Where are all the 50 something bypass patients?

[dillydog 73]

On 3/29/2018 at 3:57 PM, jenn1 said:

How are all of you frisky, friendly and fabulous 50 year olds doing? I'm 50 this year. I felt older at my high unhealthy weight. It's weird that I feel younger now.

Yep, Totally! The stuff I'm doing right now that is so much easier to do and to do it for a lot longer period makes me very happy, the mirror always brings me back to reality though when i see my old mug lol, but my mind don't have a mirror so feeling young is great.

[sherryb252 1]

Hello! I am 50 and had RNY on 3.23.18.

[frust8 963]

And I'm still out here, 72 and in a holding pattern. After the 25th I am hoping the gears will start turning again. Maybe May? Certainly before summer or I'll make the 6 o'clock news. You've heard of the Million Man March? Tune in soon for the One Fat RedHeaded Picket Line outside the Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center front door! I WANT MY SURGERY!

Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

[LaraK 8]

Hello! I am 50 and had RNY on 3.23.18.

Hi, I’ve been looking for some 50+ year olds. ( I’m51) I’m due for surgery on 23 April 2018, exactly a month after you. How are you doing so far

[StorminJ 50]

Bypass last 30 April 2018.
HW 379
SW 320
CW 228

[Road Runner 66]

I had my Revision from lap band to bypass on Dec. 13,2017. I’m 51 and so happy to have this tool to use. I’m growing younger everyday!!

[frust8 963]

Meep meep,and watch out for that durned Wiley Coyote of bad diet, he wants to drag you down and back into his cave!. Keep running faster than him![emoji14]

Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

61yo and my six months since gastric sleeve op is tomorrow, Thursday, April 12th.

[Grammyrusty 21]

62 yrs old having bypass May 8th!

[frust8 963]

Good for you grammyrusty, I wish only the best for you on that day.[emoji13]

Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

[bensmomclark 8]

Hey all! I’m 51 and had my bypass on March 26th, 2018. I am a surgery nurse so knew what the surgery entailed. I’m down 28lbs now. My struggle has been getting my fluids in- I worry about going back to work and being able to get the opportunity to drink as I get pretty weak if I don’t hydrate!! Working in the OR does not give me the luxury of keeping a water bottle by my side. Any other surgery nurse bypassers out there? Also, had my first dumping yesterday!! Aweful!! Guess I ate too fast?

[Frustr8 7,886]

Congratulations on your surgery, we have something young ones don't have-grit and determination👵

[LaraK 8]

Well done so far. Amazing results. Good for me to hear what the real struggles are re the Water. I can’t help on the nursing side but hope you can manage. Everyone say just sip, sip, sip. Hopefully your team at work will be able to support you. I’m scheduled for surgery in 5 days time. I really appreciate reading everyone’s thoughts, struggles and tips.

[Teri dolan 7]

I’m here!! I had my bypass in December at the ripe old age of 72. It’s a challenge.

[Frustr8 7,886]

keep me in your thoughts and prayers, I am also 72 as you may have gathered but I feel the Perpetual Bridesmaid in the Weight Loss Derby,i help,others get ready, calm their fears, then watch them go by on the last 500 yards to victory. Meanwhile my day for surgery eludes me.,Maybe. MAY? I will know a little more after April 25th, I do hope for good news at that time. You did it, I will too. I refuse to give up, we have at our mutual age, grit, determination and spunk. I will use all 3 as it is necessary to gain my way in and onward until I receive my victory as well. 😝