Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hi everyone my name is Gloria and I'm having the sleeve done July 19th I'm 65 and I had a lot of concerns about my age but my doctor put that to rest. I hope everybody's doing well please keep in touch.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone my name is Gloria and I'm having the sleeve done July 19th I'm 65 and I had a lot of concerns about my age but my doctor put that to rest. I hope everybody's doing well please keep in touch.

Hey Gloria, so how are you doing? I,m 66 and looking at August for mine. I was worried about age also, but anything would be better than living like this (or yikes even maybe getting worse) for the rest of my life. Tired of being tired, can't breathe, can't really even exercise much. Did you have any problems or suggestions? Good luck


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello Ladies, My name is Barbara I had my bypasss done on May 8 2017. I am 67 and I was concerned about my age but I go past it and I am loving my tool. Good luck to both of you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites


Hey Gloria, so how are you doing? I,m 66 and looking at August for mine. I was worried about age also, but anything would be better than living like this (or yikes even maybe getting worse) for the rest of my life. Tired of being tired, can't breathe, can't really even exercise much. Did you have any problems or suggestions? Good luck



Hi there I am doing great I lost 42 pounds already other than having a little problem in the beginning with the small infection that has cleared up right away. Even though I always had a life that I was sitting down watching TV and eating things that work the best for me I am now walking everyday and getting these weak legs of mine a run for their money lol. Hope you're doing this is a journey I probably should have done years ago but I'm glad I did it now. I'm on a regular bariatric diet which means I can eat mostly anything if it agrees with me and looking forward to what the future brings I hope you're doing well on your weight loss Journey take care.

Sent from my Pixel XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone! I’ll be 62 in March. I’m almost 9 years post-op. Had RNY on 10/24/2008. My starting weight was 243.6. I lost 110 pounds and kept it off for a few years but then I started eating the wrong things and drinking alcohol. Before I knew it I had gained back {{{{ 60 }}}} pounds!!! I’ve lost ten and would like to lose another 40 or so.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites


I am 67 my name is Barbara I had bypass on 5/8/17 I am happy to find folks my age. I need a mentor too. I will be happy to share wit you. Good luck.



Hi
My name is Mary and I'm new to the site. Had Bypass on 8/21/17 and am also looking for mentors in my age group. I'm 61 !
My stats are : height 5 ft 4 in. Weight at surgery: 236. Weight now 197. One dear land! Lol. Us boomers need to stick together!


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 64 and had surgery on 5/16/2017. I had my 6 month checkup with my surgeon yesterday. I've lost 70 lbs so far but he was of the opinion I should have lost 10-15 more. I do have a fair amount of edema (swelling) in my lower legs and feet. He allowed that I could be hiding 15 lbs there. He also said I probably have a very "efficient" metabolism. Sigh...

I'm not unhappy with my progress. I'm working out and have SO much more energy than before. Hubby likes it!

Surgery - RNY GBP
Surgery Date - 5/16/2017
HW - 368
SW - 352
GW - 150

Sent from my Note Edge

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just wondering if you eat grains? I'm pre surgery, but when I cut out grains and sugar my edema went away. I fell iff the wagon and my edema came back. Now I'm back on the low carb track with no grains or sugar and my edema has cleared up again.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just wondering if you eat grains? I'm pre surgery, but when I cut out grains and sugar my edema went away. I fell iff the wagon and my edema came back. Now I'm back on the low carb track with no grains or sugar and my edema has cleared up again.




I am trying to curb my carbs. I do think a lot of it is a product of my weight and having a sedentary job for so long. When I was a floor nurse and running around so much, I did not have leg edema. Now that I've retired, I'm working out more and trying to sit less.

Surgery - RNY GBP
Surgery Date - 5/16/2017
HW - 368
SW - 352
GW - 150

Sent from my Note Edge

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My edema was so bad the skin on my shins is damaged. My Dr. said it's like scar tissue and probably permanent. Oh well, I can live with that and saggy skin, I just want to feel more comfortable and have more energy. I do Water aerobics now that I'm retired, and have stuck to the low carb since October 1st. Since revision from lap band is more complicated than just bypass, my surgeon wants me to get rid of as much belly fat as possible. It's a daily fight for sure, because I'm such a sugar addict. I could live on sweets[emoji22]


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×