Getting VSG in August at the age of 54

[siera63 94]

Congratz on the 5 year marks mommas and tab143! I'm almost there too.

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[Swtp66 1]

I just turned 50 and was sleeved August 31st,

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[laurieep 11]

I am 56 and was sleeved on 9/14. So far no complications, not much pain (after the gas pains went away), trying to keep walking and stay hydrated -- good luck to all of us!

[simply sp 3]

Wondering if anyone else had surgery at my age? If so, any advise or words of warning?

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Yes I'm 54 had my surgery June 1 steady weight loss, but I'm constipated often, no other problems, the best decision I ever made

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[rdharri 46]

I'm 56 and scheduled for October 4th. I appreciate all of you that post your success journeys here. It is motivation for me and others also!

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[Joyce Wood 0]

I had my SG at the age of 52 and I am now 55. I lost from 245 to 225 before surgery. Then after surgery I lost down to 165. After that I gained up to 202 on snack foods etc. but went up gradually until a couple of months ago. The VA had a re education class called bariatric back on track class. I lost down to 191. The surgery went great for me. I broke my arm in 2014 at the head of my shoulder. A steel plate and 14 screws from surgery and It healed completely. I attrubute it to the Vitamins I am taking religiously not to mention all the Protein we have to eat. I can't eat any complex carbs and loose any weight without vigorous exercise. Metabolism must have been rock bottom. It is much better now.

My plan of attack has been 3 ounces of Protein and a watery fruit at every meal and I have lost on average of 2 pounds per week. 3 meals per day. I have also found eating 3 dates per day helps to keep me regular not to mention curbing that sweet tooth.

[littlelamb3 16]

I am 52 and was sleeved this past August. I was not concerned with my age, but my health issues. I came through the surgery just fine though