Where are all the 50 something bypass patients?

[j16 166]

I'm 55 and waiting to go over test results with my surgeon in about a week. I am hoping it will help me decide between sleeve or bypass. I have met all of my insurance requirements so just need to submit request and schedule surgery once I'm approved. I'm guessing I will have surgery in late May.

[~Pam~64~ 15]

I'm 51. On 2nd month out of 6 diet. Had physc eval, don't think it went well. So I'm nervous

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[deb.13 2]

I'm 51 and having surgery on the April 27th....excited and terrified . Revision band to bypass. I was feeling like I was too old to start all over but this group gives me hope

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[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I'm 51 and having surgery on the April 27th....excited and terrified . Revision band to bypass. I was feeling like I was too old to start all over but this group gives me hope

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No way!I was 51 back in Dec.2015.You will feel so much better.It is a slower steady weight loss as you get older but after the torture of the lapband ...it's easy!!!I feel 100% better.

[lovemypouchjudi 31]

I am here 54 now. Ryn gastric bypass March 12 2015. Feeling great and can round circles around much younger people.

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[Ele marie 92]

I turned 56 in the hospital having my surgery! I am 4 weeks out today.

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[Ele marie 92]

I have never looked my age and my skin has always been my best feature. Nobody ever believes I am in my late 50s. I turned 56 in the hospital and the nurses were amazed at my age too. My biggest fear is losing that. I do not carry weight in my face if you only saw my face pictures you would never guess I was heavy. I am hoping that helps me.

So as vain as it sounds that is my biggest fear.

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[Ele marie 92]

@@j16

The reason I picked the GB. was of how many have had other weight loss surgeries and then came back and got the GB. I did not want to do that.

Good luck with whatever Journey you choose. ♡

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[lovemypouchjudi 31]

Everyone tell me I don't look my age. I religiously use face cream and my skin is fine. I have hanging skin on belly and plan to get skin removal

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[Ele marie 92]

@~Pam ~64 ~

I was so scared about mine also very very scared but all was well. I had my surgery 4 weeks ago today.

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[Ele marie 92]

Can someone please tell me how to use the highlight quoting feature? I am on my cell so maybe it only works PC. ???

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[Nymea 87]

I am 56 and saw my surgeon for the first time yesterday. I need an endoscopy first because of GERD & Hiatus hernia. If all goes well then hopefully will have RNY late July.

The main reason for choosing WLS is because I need knee replacements in both knees and the surgeons told me I have to lose weight before they will do the surgery. I am also hoping that losing some weight will help my back pain which only started when I got over 90kg.

I am a bit worried about saggy skin, but I figure I can hide it under my clothes, it's not like I want to impress anyone, I just want to be more comfortable in myself.

[speckles62 3]

I am 56 and saw my surgeon for the first time yesterday. I need an endoscopy first because of GERD & Hiatus hernia. If all goes well then hopefully will have RNY late July.

The main reason for choosing WLS is because I need knee replacements in both knees and the surgeons told me I have to lose weight before they will do the surgery. I am also hoping that losing some weight will help my back pain which only started when I got over 90kg.

I am a bit worried about saggy skin, but I figure I can hide it under my clothes, it's not like I want to impress anyone, I just want to be more comfortable in myself.

Hi Nymea, I'm 53 and my sleeve surgery is June 6th. I'm getting nervous and am concerned about the extra skin. I hope I can hide it well too.

Good luck to you. : )

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[speckles62 3]

I'm 55 and waiting to go over test results with my surgeon in about a week. I am hoping it will help me decide between sleeve or bypass. I have met all of my insurance requirements so just need to submit request and schedule surgery once I'm approved. I'm guessing I will have surgery in late May.

Hi J16. I'm 53 scheduled for a sleeve on 060616. How are things going for you in your process?

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[j16 166]

Hi. Sorry for the delay but I just got back from vacation. I am scheduled for RNY on June 22. They found Barrett's cells so my doc won't do the sleeve. My bypass has been approved but am still waiting for insurance approval on repairing a small hiatal hernia. I start my liver shrinking diet on June 1. Its starting to get real!