Op date19/2/2015 for gastric bypass

[sylvi 8]

Hi I'm 56 years old and I have about 35 kg to 40kg to loose well I would hope that I can. I'm new to this forum, I have been told my surgery date will be on the 19/2/2016 I am excited but also scared of post op complications. I do think about how much my health issues will improve. But I'm still a little concerned. I have been reading that the people who are doing the RNY are younger than me so I would like to hear from some people around my age who have done this procedure and are post op.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Dar200 285]

Welcome! I had gastric bypass on October 26 so I haven't had very much experience yet but I am 63 years old so thought I would respond. My high weight was 278 and current weight is 226. I have arthritis so chronic pain is a big problem for me. Over the past year, my blood pressure was creeping up and up. But in August, I started having horrible pain in my knees so I went to the pain management specialist I've seen for the past 12 years. He told me that if I didn't have weight loss surgery right away, I would be in a wheelchair on a morphine pump within a year or so. I was stunned, but that was the reality of my joints crumbling under that much weight. I saw my surgeon the following week and started my pre surgery diet. There were a few hoops to jump through for insurance purposes and I was scheduled for surgery. So far, my blood pressure has dropped to normal and my pain level is lessening. I still have a ways to go, but I feel better about myself than I have in decades. Good luck on your journey!

[sylvi 8]

Hi nice to hear from you, thanks for filling me in.

I am still nervous but I'm dreaming about the progress.

Is it true you stop craving sweets and fatty foods I'm a little scepticle, but I sure hope its true as I love my sweets. Would love to hear from you about the appetite situation and I wish you a happy new year and hope you will recover from all your medical conditions..

Edited January 1, 2016 by sylvi

[bugsy72 117]

I am 61 and had RNY on December 1. Started at 302 and now I'm at 268. Everything went fine! Everyone is fearful about complications, but rest in the fact that most do not have any. I also am s sugar junkie, or WAS. I have no cravings now for it or anything else. I'm just not hungry--almost have to force myself to eat. Good luck!

[sylvi 8]

That's realy glad to hear and you have lost a significant amount of weight in a short time. Good luck with the rest of your journey.