Ladies over 50 - bypass

[drmeow 323]

I hope I'm not re-inventing the wheel here, but I found a nice thread in the Gastric sleeve forum by accident, of only ladies over 50 years old. I have looked for something similar here for us bypass patients as well but didn't see one. If this is a duplicate please point me in the right direction.

I'm almost 53, still pre-op but hopefully on track to have surgery in June. I will have my 3rd of 3 nutritionist visits in 2 more weeks, have my psych eval scheduled in 2 weeks and then they'll submit, then schedule the EGD and then surgery.

I've been overweight ever since having my first child 22 years ago, gaining too much with each pregnancy and then not losing all of it before the next one (3 kids, youngest is now 13.5). But it was emotional eating through a bad marriage that was the real cause. I'm separated now and ready to do this for me, to become more active again and be able to do things with my kids and eventually grandkids.

[Crosby 303]

The 50's threads are here. Just not very active. http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/804-fifties/

I'm 54 ..I just don't know it . I am 6 weeks postoperative and doing well.

[Daryl 1]

I'm 58 and having surgery in May. Heard so many stories about people gaining weight back with the sleeve.

[recordsmom 52]

I'm 54 and having RNY surgery 4/28. I've been overweight my entire life and have had enough of diabetes, sleep apnea, and now arthritis. I'm ready to go!

[wildGoose 207]

I'm 61! Had my RNY October 28, 2014. I've lost 86 pounds since my pre-op liquid diet and am doing great. I wish I had done it 10 years ago when I first started thinking about it. It is not too late. Good luck!

[nancynew 198]

Hello All

I'm new to this site, just been hanging in the background checking out what others are saying. I'm 54 and scheduled for RNY on May 5 2015. Will start liquid diet this coming Tuesday. Anxious. Not because of surgery , more anxious and afraid of failure after surgery.

(And of the surgery a little bit too) ????

I live just outside of Philadelphia PA

Looking forward to connecting with fellow "losers" , that can offer support and share what they have learned that has made their weight loss a success. Look forward to victims often

[nancynew 198]

Not victims. Lol. Visiting

[della street 213]

I'm 59 - had RNY January 29 of this year, so almost 10 weeks post-op now -- and down 55 lbs since surgery plus 10 lbs pre-op.

[nancynew 198]

Hey Della street. Thanks for sharing. 10 weeks and 55 lost. That's great. Where are u at with ur diet, soft food ?

[nancynew 198]

I'm with you wildgoose

Wish I had done it years ago. But doing it now and that's what matters. Seems ur doing great.

Hears to continued success

[drmeow 323]

Hello All

I'm new to this site, just been hanging in the background checking out what others are saying. I'm 54 and scheduled for RNY on May 5 2015. Will start liquid diet this coming Tuesday. Anxious. Not because of surgery , more anxious and afraid of failure after surgery.

(And of the surgery a little bit too)

I live just outside of Philadelphia PA

Looking forward to connecting with fellow "losers" , that can offer support and share what they have learned that has made their weight loss a success. Look forward to victims often

I am afraid, too. Not of surgery so much, but that I'll be one of the few people it doesn't work for. Or that I'll lose a bunch and then not be able to maintain. I'm working on breaking bad habits now before surgery, but part of me thinks it's inevitable to regain eventually. I sure hope not!

[della street 213]

@@nancynew I'm vegetarian, so I don't eat meat, but eat a lot of cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, tofu, veggies, fruit (with protein) - also PB --

[FldivaRN 5]

Hello Everyone!! I am almost 51 yrs old (5/16) I had my RNY on 12/8/14 and have lost 80 lbs in total!! Off all the BP medications and have complete resolution of the sleep apnea that keep me in a fog of exhaustion for 2 years!!! I have no regrets (except maybe that I should have done this 10 yrs ago) The hardest part of the journey was getting through the maze of demands made by my insurance to get the approval. I just bought new scrubs for work (I am a nurse) and lo and behold, size 2X, (this is significant because I was a 5X at time of surgery) I am thrilled, and so happy to feel well. It's so good to meet you all, and to have a group of people who understand my point of reference!!! Here's to being born in the 60's but learning to live in the 2000's!!!

[nancynew 198]

drmeow. I hear what your saying. I too have concerns about regaining.

Just moving forward and hoping for the best. My RNY surgery day of May 5 is arriving fast.

[UrsulasShadow 59]

I'm 54 and had my surgery 8 weeks ago. Doing very well, lost 43 lbs and feeling a lot better! Back doing the work I love but couldn't do for years because of my weight (garden center). Finally on track, and wish I had done this years ago.