Dr-Patient 830 Posted October 8, 2016 I had my surgery Dec. 4, 2013, age 58. I am now 61 and am the sexiest, most confident me I've ever been! If I wasn't so private, i'd post my pictures. But damn...I'm digging me, look "hot", am confident, make eye contact, walk with my head up, speak to others and am enjoying the attention from men. Plus I no longer canvas the room to see if I'm the fattest woman there. Freedom!! It's all good!!!! This week I was changing my clothes from summer to winter, and am ~frustrated that clothes I had altered last year are now, too big for me. Great news, yes; but more money...or I'll just get a friend to pin them and I'll sew them smaller. VSG after 50...I vote YES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragdollorchid 128 Posted October 8, 2016 54 and had sleeve and hiatal hernia surgeries on 9/27. HW 245 Surgery day 230 CW 221 Had zero sleeve problems. Lots of shoulder and neck pain from the hernia surgery, but I pushed past it. Stayed in the hospital for 1 night. The nursing staff was floored by how quickly I was up walking and moving. I was motivated to not stay a second night. I'm transitioning to puréed foods this weekend. Every step is a new adventure. I wouldn't have qualified or wanted the surgery 10 years ago, but I'm so glad it is giving me a good chance in the years ahead to be a healthy Senior. ☀️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pammcat 47 Posted October 9, 2016 HI IM 54 AND MY SURGERY IS NOV 9 Sent from my L9 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tess170 11 Posted October 9, 2016 I'm 51 sleeved on Sept 26, 2016 I used a heating pad for my back pains the first week. No pains from the surgery tho, I feeling good walking around my feet don't hurt no more. Sent from my LG-H631 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbys mom 70 Posted October 9, 2016 51 here and had RNY on September 19th. I am having issues with finding a Protein shake I can drink. Everything seems too sweet now and I am struggling to get them down. I find a brand that seems okay and then a few days later I lose my taste for them. But, I will keep searching and I know it will work out. Sent from my SCH-I545 using the BariatricPal App Try genpro, no flavor and can be added to anything 52 here - sleeved on 9/26 - came home 9/27 - been doing good - other than being sick and tired of liquids - I want to chew. Lost a good amount preparing for surgery - not seeing much weight change since surgery - not concerned yet - Going back to work Monday (desk job) will be challenging to keep fluids going HW (1/1/2016) 291 SW (9/26/2016) 238 CW (10/7/2016) 234 Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clamb 5 Posted October 9, 2016 Thank you! Sent from my SCH-I545 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted October 9, 2016 sleeved at 52, no regrets except that I wish I had done it sooner!!!! I am not textbook...I like to drink wine, but I behave and I love feeling like a human being. People acknowledge me, I am no longer ignored strictly because of my weight. I am very opinionated and out spoken, a b*tch, Jane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliplatt 2 Posted October 9, 2016 56 and two days. Band coming out on Thursday, then three months waif. Very nice xcited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mantjievanikap 36 Posted October 9, 2016 I had my surgery Dec. 4, 2013, age 58. I am now 61 and am the sexiest, most confident me I've ever been! If I wasn't so private, i'd post my pictures. But damn...I'm digging me, look "hot", am confident, make eye contact, walk with my head up, speak to others and am enjoying the attention from men. Plus I no longer canvas the room to see if I'm the fattest woman there. Freedom!! It's all good!!!! This week I was changing my clothes from summer to winter, and am ~frustrated that clothes I had altered last year are now, too big for me. Great news, yes; but more money...or I'll just get a friend to pin them and I'll sew them smaller. VSG after 50...I vote YES. I so get the canvassing lol Sent from my VFD 700 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mantjievanikap 36 Posted October 9, 2016 I had my surgery Dec. 4, 2013, age 58. I am now 61 and am the sexiest, most confident me I've ever been! If I wasn't so private, i'd post my pictures. But damn...I'm digging me, look "hot", am confident, make eye contact, walk with my head up, speak to others and am enjoying the attention from men. Plus I no longer canvas the room to see if I'm the fattest woman there. Freedom!! It's all good!!!! This week I was changing my clothes from summer to winter, and am ~frustrated that clothes I had altered last year are now, too big for me. Great news, yes; but more money...or I'll just get a friend to pin them and I'll sew them smaller. VSG after 50...I vote YES. I so get the canvassing lol Sent from my VFD 700 using the BariatricPal App I'm 54 and getting gastric B on the 14 the Dec,two days before my birthdayI so understand the canvassing thing. I'm so looking forward to my new me. Sent from my VFD 700 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melvin5ft2 56 Posted October 9, 2016 I'm 51. Had gastric sleeve on July 12. Felt pretty bad for a couple weeks. Took awhile longer for my energy level to get back up. I feel better than I have felt in years. I'm thinner than I have been in over 15 years. I still have a distance to go to get to goal it seems unbelievable that it is working. I have been on very strict regimen's in the past and couldn't take over about 30 pounds off. Very happy to have had the opportunity to do this. This is the first time I've had insurance that would actually cover my surgery while also being just heavy enough to qualify. Can't wait until I can actually be light on my feet and very active. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armygalbonnie 643 Posted October 10, 2016 I'm 53! My paperwork has been sent to my insurance for approval. Surgery will be coming within the next month. Can't wait to join you bunch of losers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlaw 82 Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) 54 years old. VSG 7/21/16. Do it without reservation! Down 45 pounds! SW 251.7 CW 205.5! Waiting for ONEDERLAND!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Edited October 10, 2016 by carlaw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catlady2012 73 Posted October 10, 2016 Had surgery four years ago at the age of 58. Never looked back..great decision. Sent from my XT1096 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssflbelle 829 Posted October 10, 2016 Was 60 when I had the sleeve, gallbladder removal and hernia repair on Jan 26th 2016. Best thing I ever did, wish it was available over 30 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites