Any 50+ Pre/Post VSG's?

[janazee 13]

Any one 50+ years old VSG out there? If so, would like to hear from you. Please share your VSG experience. Thanks!

[lsereno 2,525]

There are lots of us! Here's where we hang out on VST: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/35-fifties/

I'm two years post-op and have been at goal for 14 months.

Lynda

[Takingcontrol 467]

I'm 52, sleeved 12/17/12 & doing great!

[TerryBelieves 352]

Hello, I had vsg Jan 28, 2013. I turned 52 April 8, 2013. I am 16 1/2 wks post op. No problems at all. Loving my sleeve. HW 287, SW 253, current wt 205.

[LINDANACK 15]

Hi,I'm 65. Had the sleeve done 12/19 this yr. I had stomach problems all the way through. I discovered my stomach flora is too acidic since my surgery and I'm doing everything I can for it at present. I'm on a probiotic and I just read the book, "60 Seconds to Slim". It tells you all the things you need to eat to reduce acid, lose weight and the proper nutrition necessary for weight loss. These days I'm feeling better and losing weight is now easy. I've lost 70 lbs. so far, only have to lose another 150 lbs. As you see, this is a life altering process. The good side is that I have been writing to an old flame of 50 years ago and he wants to go out with me, and he's seen my picture too. How do you like that?

[karen353 41]

I am 60 and had the sleeve done Apr 15 2013. I have had no problems and only spent 36 hrs in the hospital. I went off meds when I got home so I could drive. I have lost 31 lbs since I started my pre op diet 7 weeks ago. I haven't lost as fast as some people but I have gone from 274 to 243 and I am feeling so positive that this will work.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

55 here and month sailing all the way! Love my sleeve!

[SpaceDust 585]

Hi! I'm 51 and scheduled for surgery on July 24. I've been researching and planning for this for over a year.

Trish

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[janazee 13]

Wow, very inspirational! I'm loving thIs! So happy to hear from everyone and to know all are doing so great!

I'm just starting my process now, but my son is already scheduled for his very soon. Can't wait till I have a date set for myself. My insurance does cover the procedure; although, I will be responsible for a co-pay. Also, I don't think I'll have to do much more than just a psych visit, everything else has been done and my doctor can forward that documentation and submit for pre-authorization soon.

You all have had great success, I hope I have the same. Looking forward to hearing from more 50+ VSG's. Thank you for the site link where all are hanging out! I'll be checking it out soon.