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I'll be 50 in November :)...Just starting my journey. Already met with the surgeon. Next week is nutritionist and then the 18th I have my psychological evaluation. After that, it will be submitted to insurance for approval. Keeping fingers crossed it all goes as planned. Can't believe i actually made that first step. Would love to hear other stories in our age group.

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Welcome and good luck your surgery will be here before you know it, mine is March 11, 2013. I am so excited

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I'm 56 and I had my surgery on 23Dec13. So far I've lost 58 lbs. and 4 inches with no complications . Very pleased .

Rhogue

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I'm 55 had my surgery on 1-13-14. Surgery wt was 448 my weight now is 400. My highest wt was 515. I would not change anything. I've had some probls with nausea but every time I look at scale it's been worth it

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Hi I am female and 52 y/o had gastric bypass 05/01/14 was 138 and I am now 93 is the best thing I have ever done had up and down days but well worth it all.my next journey is loose skin removed and I don't know anyone that has had this done so if anyone can tell me how they went I would be grateful

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Hi! I am 53 yr old, I am having RNY next week on Wednesday! Excited to get going, and scared a bit too. When I planned this surgery I didn't plan on having 3 adult step kids move in with us this summer! We have boomerangs. I am not sure how to make everything work with my recovery, but I have waited so long to do this that I don't want to put it off any longer.

Looking forward to getting to know you and everyone else!

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I am sure you will do well ! You've waited this long . Just think that these new boomers will be your support group while recovery is happening ! I was at my brothers during Christmas for mine . Was the best thing having people around who cared and love me !! Good luck !! Wish you well

Ann

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Hi I am 56 years old and will be having my surgery Dec. 8 this has been a 6 month journey but I made it. I'm doing the 3 week liver shrinking fit now. Just 1 more week to go. I have a two hour class to attend tomorrow I am not sure what it will be about but I'm looking forward to going.

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