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sleeved August 31. I'm 55 years old (56 this month)

@@Bettyboo60

welcome, welcome, welcome

ahhhhh Betty, nice to meet you

i've been waiting to open the door for you

i was 57 when i was sleeved (almost 5 years ago)

age doesn't matter

determination is what counts

following all the important rules

you'll learn a lot from the boards

other peoples experience, thoughts, words of wisdom

butttttt.... at the end of the day, only listen to your doc or NUT

PO 10 days - you are recovering nicely??

didn't say otherwise

you are starting a healthier, happier, longer life

how wonderful is that!!!

i'm sure you will be another success story :rolleyes:

good luck

kathy

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Thanks Kathy! And yes I'm healing good! No problems so far. At day 8 I was back in the gym walking for 30mins on treadmill per doctor order he wants me to walk 30mins per day 6-7 days a week. It's been ok, glad to start this journey!!

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Glad to hear from people my age doing well. My surgery is Tuesday, I'm 57, scared, excited........ I would appreciate it if you would share what it was like the first few days after surgery. Thank you

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I Betty, I had my sleeve done 8/9/16 at the age of 62. Best choice I ever made for myself. Down about 50ps total between pre-op and now. Just got thru a 3 weeks stall and all. Down already 1/2 my blood pressure med. Love my new life.

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Welcome Betty :).

50s are the new 30s.

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Glad to hear from people my age doing well. My surgery is Tuesday, I'm 57, scared, excited........ I would appreciate it if you would share what it was like the first few days after surgery. Thank you

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I was sleeved at 67 three years ago. I spent 8 hours in the hospital, and took one pain pill when I got home, and no pain after that. That was on a Monday, and I was walking in the mall four days later. Best thing I ever did for my health!

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Glad to hear from people my age doing well. My surgery is Tuesday, I'm 57, scared, excited........ I would appreciate it if you would share what it was like the first few days after surgery. Thank you

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I was sleeved at 67 three years ago. I spent 8 hours in the hospital, and took one pain pill when I got home, and no pain after that. That was on a Monday, and I was walking in the mall four days later. Best thing I ever did for my health!

Thank you for your encouragement..I am 65 and scheduled next Monday Sept 19!

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The fear of the unknown was the worst part. Relax and it will be over before you know it!

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Thank you surgery is 11 hours away!

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I Betty, I had my sleeve done 8/9/16 at the age of 62. Best choice I ever made for myself. Down about 50ps total between pre-op and now. Just got thru a 3 weeks stall and all. Down already 1/2 my blood pressure med. Love my new life.

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So happy to hear your experience. I'm 61 and will likely have surgery early December. Several medical issues I hope to better or resolve by doing this.

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