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Just sleeved at age 61. Sure older people may lose a little slower but we still lose????

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Hi @@skinnyrita My sister is around your age and looking into the VSG too. I think she's a little concerned about her age, but more concerned about high blood pressure as well as hip and knee pain. I'll tell her about your success.

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Had the sleeve a month after my 47th birthday.

Really looking forward to my 48th birthday as well as my 98th now.

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I am 46 and had my sugary September 24 this year. Loving my new life! Already down 39 pounds????

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47 when I had mine done. Lets just say 50 will look, (and feel) waaaay better than 47! I'm in the best shape of my life now!

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55 and just sleeved on September 22nd. My age was a concern to me, but the surgeon had no problem with my age. It's a non issue.

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I'm 60 and having rny on November 12! Excitement, Nervous, scared, excited!!!

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Hi @@skinnyrita My sister is around your age and looking into the VSG too. I think she's a little concerned about her age, but more concerned about high blood pressure as well as hip and knee pain. I'll tell her about your success.

Hi Madmax68,

I'm so excited for your sister. Yes it's a little pain up front and lots of adjustment to the sleeve, but I wouldn't go back to my old weight for anything. Joint pain is a thing of the past. Wishing her and you the best????Let us hear from you both!

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I'm 44 and just had VSG in June. My BMI in my early 40s was around 38, so I didn't qualify. Wish I had! Still, it's a great feeling to actually be getting BETTER WITH AGE. Woot!

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I had my WLS a week before my 44th birthday.

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I'm 46.

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Anyone else out there just getting started in their mid 40s? I keep reading most people doing this are younger.

I just had my bypass and zi am 47..

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I had my surgery at 59.

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