New to fifties group

[LainieG 132]

Had my psych evaluation on Tuesday, spent more than an hour on tests, 500 questions and 10 minutes with the psychologist, good grief !!

[LainieG 132]

Oh, my oncologist told me yesterday that I was down 7 lbs, time for me to get a new scale

[SimplySue 131]

Just found this thread & yay for the 50s! I'm 6 weeks out & thought I was getting my energy back, but the past week at work did me in. Glad for the weekend to recover.

@@beachgal2935 -what an awesome feat with your hemoglobin A1c & @@LainieG -you are truly inspirational to have gone through all you have to persevere to surgery, I'm certain you will be a success.

Edited November 21, 2014 by SimplySue

[funsize 49]

Fun size what kind of pre-surgery diet are you on. I thought you meant 2 week liquid diet ?

@grandma2tweeties...I am on a 7 day liquid diet starting Dec 1. Protien shakes, broth, Jello, popsicles, Soups without rice or potatoes.

[Grandma2tweeties 108]

I see mines 14 days full liquid diet. !!! I start December 2!!

[Kathy812 794]

@@SimplySue, welcome! I am starting my 6th week. What was your surgery date & what stage are you on?

Hope you're getting your rest.

[mjmboston 33]

@@SimplySue Welcome to a fellow Western New Yorker! I postponed my surgery at Highland for work issues. It was supposed to be today (yikes!) and is now Monday December 15th.....3 weeks seems like forever!

[beachgal2935 596]

Question ladies ... Why did you choose to be sleeved over having the bypass??? I need to know because I'm still struggling with this decision. Thank you

Edited November 25, 2014 by beachgal2935

[Queen of Crop 1,104]

HI beachgal.....for me, I was looking into the lap band and after a bit of research found that it was not that effective; and my surgeon said at my age it wasn't a good choice to have something forgien in your body. But the gastric bypass seemed way too invasive for me. I could get my head around having part of my stomach removed; that made complete sense to me and was a much easier surgery to have and to recover from. I think that the bypass is most effectiv for peoplw who are much heavier and have a lot more weight to lose; and they lose faster. But there are side effects and I think medications that you must take forever. Your stats are very similar to mine and personally (I'm no doctor obviously) I think the sleeve would work just fine for you. Good luck!

[Grandma2tweeties 108]

I absolutely agree with Queen of the crop. My decision was easy. I knew I didn't the lap band. Didn't like the idea of fills and possible problems with foreign object. I also thought removing part of my stomach seemed less scary for me then re routing my intestines. Some may not understand that but it's just how I felt. Also more freedom of food choices for the future me. Good luck I'm sure you'll decide with your dr what's best for you!

[SimplySue 131]

I had surgery 10/9/14 @ highland hospital in Rochester, almost 7 weeks post op already!! Preop diet was 24 hours, down 40 lbs total so far. Choose the sleeve over bypass, because I didn't want to worry about malabsorption & no Diabetes or other co-morbidities.

Edited November 25, 2014 by SimplySue

[Grandma2tweeties 108]

What is your prior stats and ht and age if you don't mind

[mjmboston 33]

@@SimplySue Congrats! 40 pounds is AWESOME!!

[bellabill 253]

@@beachgal I saw the surgeon last week and discussed that the sleeve would be the best option for me cause I take a strong pain reliever and I need that to be absorbed.Ineed it for my severe osteoarthritis in my knees. I am happy with decision . My date should be soon.

[Grandma2tweeties 108]

Bella congrats. Hope your date is soon!