65 and over

[patsy1947 42]

congrats toler, wont be long now..Im really happy for you

[toler48 120]

Wow, had an interesting experience today. Had a Nuclear Stress test. Never had one of those. The hardest part was the horrible headache I got, starting late yesterday, because I couldn't take any of my meds. My sugar didn't go up too bad.

The tech told me it was caffeine withdrawal. Told him I didn't drink coffee or sodas, so how could that be. Then I told him I had 2 Excedrin every morning for my arthiritis, he said that's it. He told me the Excedrin is loaded with caffeine. I knew it had some in it but had no idea it had that much! It's a little after 5pm here now and I am just now getting rid of the headache.

No more Excedrin for me, never! I don't want to go through this withdrawal again. I am going to call the doctor tomorrow and find out what I can take for the arthiritis aches.

At least I learned something today, besides the fact that my heart is just fine.

[Cococat 119]

Hi, Toler -

Glad your tests turned out well.

Another great thing about getting this operation is the number of tests that you have to take. YES, it's GOOD! It's good because you get a complete health workup and can provide a baseline for future health reference. And at our ages, Medicare ... you know the rest. I also felt very good about learning about my heart health. Being overweight and coming from a family with heart issues I always wondered just how healthy my heart was. I have hypertension, too, which has come down a LOT since my operation.

... and the beat goes on ...

[toler48 120]

@@Cococat

You're right. It's very good to know the old ticker is ticking the way it's supposed to.

[patsy1947 42]

hi toler, glad your headache is gone.. i remember the stress test.. was a strange feeling but after it was over and i found out my heart was healthy. i was really glad and wasn't afraid o working out.. if i remember right i had a headache after the test. and was told it was from the chemicals they give you..

[toler48 120]

Whoa, just created that little surgery countdown ticker and realized how close I am!

[lmm300missouri 95]

It will finally start going fast, good luck!

[patsy1947 42]

good luck, soon it will be over ,, and a new you will be born

[skuper3534 4]

Where are all my over 65ers. Haven't seen any posts!!!

I am 68 and getting the sleeve on Sept. 4th. Nervous and excited.

[Cococat 119]

Hi, Skuper,

Welcome. As you probably have read from other's posts, it's okay to be a bit anxious. You will do great! Keep a positive attitude and obey all your doctor's orders. If you are like many of us here, you will experience a new and better phase of your life. Live long and prosper!

[skuper 3]

I am. 68 years old. My surgery is scheduled September 4th. Can't wait to get it done. Looking forward to a new way of life. Anyone out there from

Northern NJ.

[reallyrosy 161]

I have a personal trainer who tailors exercises fory ability and needs

[Cococat 119]

Skuper -

We lived in Westfield, NJ for twenty years. We moved to South Florida and have loved it. Give me orchids over snow any day, even when tropical storms are on their way. We even found a pizza place which makes passable pizza. (Not that we eat it that much anymore!)

[toler48 120]

I have my final visit with the surgeon on Thurs., then surgery on the 16th!! Starting to get a little nervous and excited.

[lmm300missouri 95]

Great so happy for you