Any More Sixties?

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Nice post Gman. You are always counting your blessings. We have a work ethic that cannot be taught. I too, thank God I can breathe now without grabbing those asthma inhalers that did not seem to work anyway. Happy Easter to you and your family, and everyone here.

[ktwilldoit 2]

I'm hoping to find a fellow 60+ sleever here. Today marks DAY 1 of my two week pre-surgery liquid diet. My surgery date is May 5th. I've told my friends to raise a glass for me and Cinco de Mayo!

This is my second time with all liquids. Back in February I was just two days away from my surgery date and the hospital cancelled the surgery because my thyroid numbers were out of whack. I brought the numbers back in place in 4 weeks and then had to wait again for a surgery date.

I'll be 63 days after the surgery and I hope all this waiting will pay off. I'm always reading posts of success stories and then find out so many of them are from people 30 and under. I know I'll never have a great figure. It's been stretched out for most of my life! I just want to be healthier and possibly be without so many of my current problems. I look forward to being able to be more active and be able to experience old activities and a lot of new ones too.

Is anyone else in this same boat?

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Sleeved at 67 and loving life, me and my babe! I can sit in his lap again!

[carstanger 346]

You can do this! I'm 17 months out and now 67. I can do so much more. I walked 2 different 5 k's and cut time together ! I like Water aerobics better!! The doctor has dropped my meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol and the supplements. I started at 225.5 and am now 122.8. The biggest difference is clothes.. I'm proud of what I have accomplished! It is not easy but one day at a time!!! Keep in touch!!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

You can do this! I'm 17 months out and now 67. I can do so much more. I walked 2 different 5 k's and cut time together ! I like Water aerobics better!! The doctor has dropped my meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol and the supplements. I started at 225.5 and am now 122.8. The biggest difference is clothes.. I'm proud of what I have accomplished! It is not easy but one day at a time!!! Keep in touch!!

Congratulations!!!! Good job Carol!

[BeagleLover 1,020]

63 here.

We are not too old. We have just had longer to ingrain our habits than the young'ns. Speed eating was a problem for me, too. When you have brothers the fastest gets the mostest. The key is concentration while eating, talking or watching TV can throw you off.

You must be my "other brother!" It was like that in our house too... my brother was "quick on the draw." He got the mostest!

[K33 87]

9 mos out for 63 yo

[K33 87]

I thought it only fair to give everyone an update. My surgery was August 5th 2013. up until the day of my surgery, I gave myself permission to back out anytime.

my surgeon was excellent, my recovery was flawless, and I managed to stay on the ridiculous trail of liquid mushy hat we must all consume so that our stomachs will heal

around months four, which coincided with my ability to eat normal food, my weight loss stalled. Well,.l not exactly a stall more like a stop. I enjoyed being able to eat again

then around months 7 I realized my 1 year was approaching faster than I had anticipated.I panicked that I was sacrificing my window of opportunity to lose wt for sense pleasure. once I started eating Protein, drinking enough Water at only the appropriate times as well 20min walks until I started to sweat, I dropped more wt in 10 days than I had durinf the prior 3 mos. Once I saw the magic returning, I really committed. I believe our journey requires us to reconnect many times along our path. Today I had 1/2 a slice of Apple pie. when I eat too fast and forget I have a small stomach., my stomach actually hurts. I have been tolerating a sore stomach for so long that I figured that's just the way it is. but when I followed the ritual of Protein first then fuits or vegetables, and pay attention to my stomach, I don't overeat and I don't have pain. Oh, I have released 80 # from the start of my journey. 60# since surgery, and hope for 10 to 15 # in tje next 3 mos and will be satisfied.

[kburnham 5]

I will Be 66 in July. I am not retired yet n do not plan on this for a few years. I have not been under 200 lbs in 20 yrs. I have decided to have sleeve surgery. I have been to a surgeon, I have to lose an additional 10 lbs., I have Ben for two support group meetings and trying to complete the process for my surgery. I am very frightened of complications. I do not have the support of my husband so it makes it a little more difficult. I am determined to complete this journey n I love this support group and reading all about your obstacles n successes. Thank you so much. Monday I see my nutritionist n physical therapist n weigh in.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I will Be 66 in July. I am not retired yet n do not plan on this for a few years. I have not been under 200 lbs in 20 yrs. I have decided to have sleeve surgery. I have been to a surgeon, I have to lose an additional 10 lbs., I have Ben for two support group meetings and trying to complete the process for my surgery. I am very frightened of complications. I do not have the support of my husband so it makes it a little more difficult. I am determined to complete this journey n I love this support group and reading all about your obstacles n successes. Thank you so much. Monday I see my nutritionist n physical therapist n weigh in.

You can so do this! We will be your support! I am 68 in August, my husband 67 in June. Retired in December 2012 after 47 years of working, and barely moved from my chair for many months. Weight added, felt 90 years old. My husband was in terrible shape with so many health problems. Take care of yourself by not giving up living - Get the surgery for yourself!!!!!! It is the best thing ever!!!!!

[kburnham 5]

I will Be 66 in July. I am not retired yet n do not plan on this for a few years. I have not been under 200 lbs in 20 yrs. I have decided to have sleeve surgery. I have been to a surgeon, I have to lose an additional 10 lbs., I have Ben for two support group meetings and trying to complete the process for my surgery. I am very frightened of complications. I do not have the support of my husband so it makes it a little more difficult. I am determined to complete this journey n I love this support group and reading all about your obstacles n successes. Thank you so much. Monday I see my nutritionist n physical therapist n weigh in.

You can so do this! We will be your support! I am 68 in August, my husband 67 in June. Retired in December 2012 after 47 years of working, and barely moved from my chair for many months. Weight added, felt 90 years old. My husband was in terrible shape with so many health problems. Take care of yourself by not giving up living - Get the surgery for yourself!!!!!! It is the best thing ever!!!!!

Oh thank you, thank you so much for the very kind words. Is this not amazing we are in our mid sixties n the some n we are striving to stay healthy. I am a nurse n educate all the time on he importance of diet n exercise but I feel like a hypocrite. I need to be a role model n want to be healthy. Thank you all you are so amazing. Kudos n wow.

[padremama 101]

I love this thread. We teens of the 1960's are still behaving radically and shaking up the status quo by having WLS "at our age." And as one kind member reminded me, we still have 30 years to go!

I absolutely love "teens of the 1960's" That is going to be my new saying.

[altteach 8]

I'm 61 and got sleeved 12/21/2015. I have been thinking about this for a long long time. I never have really taken time for myself to a large degree, but I finally said, "MY TIME." I'm doing pretty good, but am developing an upper respiratory infection. (I can taste it when I spit up). I'm worried now if I can take an antibiotic or not being newly sleeved.

[jboris12 4]

My name is Judy, and I am 61. I had my the Gastric Sleeve surgery on November 5, 2015 and am almost four month post op. I have gone from 207 to 186 and have been holding at that weight for some time now. My biggest problem is hunger at night. I want sweets! That part of me is a bad habit from a child and has not changed. As soon as I sit in front of a television, Snacks pop into my head. Even though I have had the surgery, I have to keep in mind to exercise and watch my carbs. I did the best thing every and joined an aqua fitness class, twice a week and it is fantastic! I don't thing you are ever too old to care about your health, as long as it is monitored by a doctor.

[Oneyearout 43]

Totally agree with all of you. One year out this month. 62 years old, passed my weight goal, lost 100 lbs. didn't want to tell anyone but hubby till after surgery. Feeling great. I too have trouble at night wanting to eat. I have to make a serious effort NOT to buy that stuff. Not anything Snacks unless it's celery, carrots fresh veggies. My only dessert is sugar free pop cycles 15 cal only. Best thing I ever did. I have started writing everything I put in my mouth down, that seems to help. I would love to hear how you all are doing since you have been on this journey longer then myself. Keep up the good work!