Where are all the 50 something bypass patients?

[60Sandy 4]

60 years old here. Surgery not even scheduled yet. Does having bypass require more willpower than sleeve?

[mbguilbo 1]

I'm 57, 6 months post op and down 60 pounds since the surgery, with 40 pounds lost pre-surgery. Most of that weight loss was in the first two months. Since that time it is a slow and steady 5 lbs a month. I have to keep focusing on the healthy habits and activity levels. The surgery has helped, but it does still take work.

[donna1963 0]

I just finally got a surgery date. So I am finally on my way.

[LeaninLanc 83]

Just one week out from my VSG at the age of 58! Already surprised to put my winter coat on today and it was roomier! My recovery has been much less painful and difficult than I thought. Of course I wished that all the stars and moons had aligned earlier than age 58 but I am thrilled that I'm at a point in my life where I am able to be 100% physically and mentally in this game. Maturity has its privileges!

[littleme032017 55]

Hi. I am a 63 y/o about to have my VSG. Hope we can stay in touch

[maraki2208 10]

I am 53 and i am going for surgery march 30.

[Desertcanary 17]

Hi. I'm 51 and had gastric sleeve surgery on 02/09/2017. It is a wonderful tool and I have no regrets.

[karhug16 0]

I am 51 and trying desperately to work my way to lap band to bypass revision....this has got to happen...50's are the new 30's in my book...but much wiser!!!

I just had my lap band revised to bypass on March 13th. I am 51 yrs and down 52 since October 2016.

[sjndestiny 15]

Hi, All!

I am new to this site/group. I am 58. Band installed November 2007. Moderate success over the years. Just as I reached 30 pounds from my goal, the band quit working. Weight, of course, rushed back on. In the course of seeking band fills, the band became infected and had to be removed in an emergency surgery January 2015. I thought I had learned to eat and perhaps I could manage without the tool, but gained ten pounds a year. I decided to do what I should have done ten years ago and pursue RNY. Fortunately, my husband moved me to Missouri and close proximity to some of the top dogs in the bariatric field.

I am two weeks out from surgery on 4/18/2017. Surgeons encountered minor complications due to scar tissue from the band, so the operation took twice as long. They kept me in hospital four days, for which I am grateful. Don't bounce back like I used to. I felt I knew what to expect after surgery somewhat due to the band experience. So far, I'm finding the bypass much easier. I don't feel "restriction" while drinking as I did with the band. I also don't feel hunger pangs or stomach growling. I am quite satisfied with the amount I can consume. In fact, it has been a struggle to consume enough Protein Drink each day.

My main challenge will be activity. I am a sedentary person, so getting that walking in is a challenge. Tomorrow is my 2-week visit. Looking forward to losing the staples as my incisions are well healed. Looking forward to moving to soft foods. So far, I am happy with this decision. Other than wishing I had done this first rather than the band, I have no regrets!

I look forward to being part of this support forum.

[Dtrain84 939]

I'm 50 and had bypass surgery on April 11th.

[sjndestiny 15]

Hey DTrain!

I don't think anyone participates in this forum anymore! Ha!
Good luck with your journey. Two weeks out, I stalled for an entire week.
Also severely constipated for that week.
Everything is moving again.
Hope all is well with you.

[sandyoutrage 23]

Hi, I'm 51 and had my gastric bypass September 28th 2016. This has been the Best thing I've ever done.

[geets 44]

I'm 55 and am new to WLS. I have been thinking about this for quite awhile. I have my consultation on Wed.
I have been reading many posts about bypass. I decided on this because it is the gold standard and I think it has the best results from what I have read.
I have tried to diet and exercise but the results have been dismal. My health has been getting worse and I don't see an end in sight. In the past 18 months, I have had 8 rounds of shots in my back, and 3 radiofrequency ablations. And my pain from the osteoarthritis not only gets worse, but is spreading to my hips and knees. I can no longer walk unaided but need my cane. This has limited my activity. This summer was the worse! My 9 yr. old granddaughter, who I've practically raised from birth, came to stay with me for 7 weeks. I wasn't able to do the things that meant so much to her before.... no long walks in the woods, no hiking at our local park, no festivals and I constantly heard "Are you okay Ga?" from her when we did go out cause I was breathing so hard [emoji20]
I was also diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and have a BIPAP machine, it scared the crap out of her! She actually asked me what she had to do if the mask came off and I wasn't breathing!!! Talk about a wake up call!
The first time I saw obesity on my medical report, I was in denial...... see I haven't always been overweight. I haven't wanted to really say this on here but this is my reality. I was very thin until I was in my mid 30's. Then I started gaining and gaining. It began when I started my bipolar meds. One of the docs decided that I was too thin and put me on a med that took me from a size 7 to a size 16 in 3 months! And of course, it stayed in that range until I had my hysterectomy. Then I gained and gained.
Anyway, I don't want to be the fluffy Ga who can't do anything fun with her.... I want to be healthy and happy. I want to set a good example for her and my other granddaughter. I want to be there for their journey thru life.
I want to be able to live again and enjoy life for the next 40-50 years. I don't want to be in worse health than my 83 year old Mom, like I am now!
I'm glad I found this forum and all of you!

I'm bipolar and Seroquel (quetiapine)has been my nemesis,it makes me very hungry after I take it at nighttime. Unfortunately I've tried other meds but have had to come back to Seroquel,it's been a catch 22 for me for 14yrs. Good luck with the consult.

[HeavyE 16]

51, turn 52 on 5/22. Bypass surgery scheduled for 7/10. Just a waiting game now.

[crocodoxie 223]

HeavyE - happy upcoming birthday. You're my sister's birthday twin. She turns 52 that day as well. Waves from Central NJ.