Never Too Late

[FranR 3]

I am probably older than most others on this site. I am still on the supervised diet and I can't wait to be sleeved. My cardiologist suggested I look into WLS. It just never occured to me previously. I am so glad that I did. I have alot of medical issues that I am hoping will get better with the surgery. Most of all I want to look good as well as feel good. I sent my two children to professional school, now it is my turn.

[DebiC 181]

You don't say how old you are, but there are many here who are in their 50's and 60's. There are some age related forums listed-you might check into those.

I will be 57 next month, and thought I was too old. But after only losing 75lbs I feel like I'm 20 years younger!!

[FranR 3]

I am a young 60. Congratulations on you weight loss. I am hoping to have my surgery late May. It can't come soon enough.

[Castletree 3]

I'm also just around the corner from 60, so you're not alone in this...it also seems we live in the same area. I had my surgery at the end of November and am so happy with my decision!

[whataloser 25]

I guess I'm the senior here at 64 (63 when I had surgery in Oct '11). As I've said before and often, my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I had a perfect surgery, have never thrown up or suffered undue discomfort... I am one happy camper. I'm down 66 pounds and am just trying to get to onederland in February. I'll update my ticker then!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I am 55 and soon to be 56 . I have not had any difficulties with my procedure and am loving the results. I feel so much better and alot healthier. I have so much more energy now. I love my sleeve.

[Helen the Cat 42]

I am 62 (for another month anyway) and am so happy that I had my procedure! It is the best decision I ever made! I am so much healthier and a lot happier. I have been able to stop several of my medications, and know that I feel SO much better! Have never had any real complications. Loving my Sleeve!

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

I recently turned 55 and I'm approaching the one year anniversary of my sleeve. I have had no significant problems since surgery, have gotten off of my CPAP machine, all my blood pressure meds, and all of my cholesterol meds. I feel about 20 years younger than I was feeling!

Go for it - you will feel much better and younger after your surgery. Best of luck to you.

[happy1957 138]

I am going to be 55 soon, only 6 weeks post op. This topic seemed to bring together many from my age group. Did anyone here have an issue with losing weight at the beginning? I have not lost any weight since my 2 week check up and it's getting discouraging. I have but one day to lose the the 6 lb goal that my Dr gave me. I dread going to the Dr's and nutritionist appointments on Thursday.

[DebiC 181]

I feel very fortunate that my Doctor has not mentioned anything about goals. I mean how much control do we really have over this whole thing? I think most everyone is eating close to the minimum necessary to sustain life!! do they expect us to go down to 400 calories a day?

Unless of course someone is eating nothing but candy and donuts. But I doubt that is the case.

[FranR 3]

Hi Castletree

You are right. We do live in the same area. I will be having my sleeve at Valley Hospital. Did you stay in Rockland for your surgery? Good luck with your weight loss. You are on your way.

[Castletree 3]

I had my surgery at Valley Hospital too (Dr. Beth Schrope). Wonderful doctors, wonderful staff, wonderful nurses, wonderful hospital. You're gonna do great!

[Castletree 3]

I am going to be 55 soon, only 6 weeks post op. This topic seemed to bring together many form my age group. Did anyone here have an issue with losing weight at the beginning? I have not lost any weight since my 2 week check up and it's getting discouraging. I have but one day to lose the the 6 lb goal that my Dr gave me. I dread going to the Dr's and nutritionist appointments on Thursday.

I know it feels discouraging and I was the first time I hit a wall but your body will adjust and then the pounds will come again. Just keep doing the right thing and the scale will move again. I've been in a rut for the last 2 weeks, going up a pound, down a pound. I just stopped weighing myself every day and will try once a week (and maybe walk a little more to give it a nudge) LOL

[FranR 3]

castletree

I will be having my surgery by Dr. Silva in the same group. I am so glad to find someone who had success with that Drs group and the hosital

Thanks,

Fran

[aznurse4u 17]

It is great to hear everyones stories! I am 39, will be 40 in June. I never consider WLS until my employer sent out an email saying it was now covered in our plan! I made my first appointment Nov 1, 2011 and weight in at 307! I am 6'0 tall and in high school I was 180. I have to have 6 months of supervised weight loss which I started the second week of December. I am now down to 278! I probably won't be able to have surgery until June (my big 40th birthday present to myself!) I am so excited and feeling so much better already! Friends tell me " your doing so good you may not even surgery!" I still do because I know my track record and it is too easy to put the weight back on!! I just hope that I can convince my husband to follow!