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I like the idea of a healthy granny group. That close to the reasons I want to be healthy and line ling. My grandson ins 14 I plan on dancing at his wedding and seeing my great grand child.

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I think an over 60 group would be great. I'm tired of hearing people say to me "Why do this now at your age?" I am a newbie, just completing my requirements. I hope to be done with them at the end of October. Maybe then I'll get a surgery date.

Cilia

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My surgery was June 17 2014 so I am about 4 months into my journey. Down 54 pounds with about 25-30 more pounds to go. I am 60 and retired so I have plenty of time to walk. Enjoying my new life and increased energy.

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I'm 64 and retired. I had gastric sleeve surgery in May.

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Hi everyone. We sixties have been a quite lot lately. Just to let you know, it was a good 2014 for me. I had RNY in Aug and I'm now completely off all medications. I hit my first milestone of going under 200 pounds this month and I'm now working to my goal weight. I wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you the best in your WLS goals.

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I have to say I never in my wildest dreams thought I would fit into a size 6 Petite pair of jeans, but yup, went shopping and 8's were too big. Amazing though.. My BMI still says I am Obese at 31.5! Makes no sense to me! Who sets these numbers! I have to go from obese to overweight before I am normal range! Really, is normal a size zero for heaven's sake! I am a grandma (age60) wearing size 6. Couldn't be happier and I will just ignore the BMI stats!

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67 surgery was 12/17 and if not for this cold ld be doing so much better. Need to get out and walk. But it's just too cold right now. My grands already planning bowling and overnighter upstairs. Exciting

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Hi All,

I'm 61 and pre-surgery. I've chosen the bypass for now, although I guess that could change as I learn more about each surgery. I have 1 more month of a 6 month doctor supervised diet to go (I've only lost 15 pounds). Tomorrow I have an orientation seminar and in the next week or so, I'll see the Surgeon's Nurse Practitioner; followed by a nutritionist, behavioralist and physical therapist and need an EKG; plus my PCP wants me to have a sleep study done. THEN I finally see the surgeon and set the surgery date. I'm thinking March or April - my PCP thinks sooner?!

I was up for surgery in July 2012 and earlier in 2010, but my insurance changed both times and it wasn't covered. I have my fingers crossed nothing changes this time. Does anyone else have AARP Medicare Complete through United Healthcare? They told me the surgery is covered, but I'm wondering what they'll cover when it comes to the other specialists.

When I was first approved in 2010, I have to admit that looking better in clothes was my main objective. Last year I developed diabetes and high cholesterol, on top of hypertension which I've had since I was 34. My objectives have completely changed! I want to be free of diabetes and high cholesterol. I want a longer life expectancy! Although I fully plan to shop in the junior department after the surgery - lol.

In prior years, I wasn't at all concerned about the surgery itself. I've aged since then and I must say I'm a little concerned about the safety of the surgery and that my weight loss will be slower. Guess I'll find out!

What kind of exercise do you all do and how often? I always fall short on exercise, but I'm going to have to kick it up.

Thanks!

Dena

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Good luck!!! It can be a long road but I think totally works. Weight doesn't come back. That is the best I think

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Ps. I go to group personal trainer. Split up it is reasonable and I have to go because IT COSTS ME MONey AND I AM WORTH IT. Going on 8 years with her and my group. People often don't show and I do some personal classes when I have money

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Best of luck on your decision. I'm 61 too and I had RNY last August. I think age has no difference on how slow our fast you loss. If you stay the course everyone will eventually loose the weight they want. For me it shot off up until two stalls. The biggest one was three weeks long. My body decided when to start loosing again.

My doctor told me there's risk in all surgery. The only difference in this case is that it's elective.

As for exercise I don't go to a gym. I'm retired with a bad back. My only exercise is working in my yard. It's my passion though and many times I end up crawling back into the house because I've over worked my back. It takes a day or two before I can recover enough to start again.

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Here I am. I am 66 and getting ready for surgery. I am trying to learn and absorb so much information. It is good to see other people my age on the forum. I too want to feel well enough to keep up with my grandchildren. My surgery is in 3 months and I have done a lot of dr appoibntments and tests so far. I had no idea how involved this whole journey would be and I still have a long ways to go. I have 115 pounds to loose. I hope you continue to do well. It is encouraging. Keep posting. I will be reading.

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