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Rayeh7    24

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On 12/16/2018 at 3:17 PM, morphing Mo said:

Feeling too old for this procedure. Anybody out there 50+? Halla back.

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I will be 56 in April and my surgery is scheduled for Feb 5th. I'm so looking forward to it and a new lease on the next stage of my life.

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Diana_in_Philly    1,426

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Age is a number. I had my surgery in August 2016 at age 55. I'm 57 now. I've lost about 150 pounds. I am a nationally ranked fencer in my age group (24th among women 50-59 and 33rd for all women over 40), can deadlift 235 pounds and back squat 225.

What's old? I have more energy than either my 19 or 16 year old daughters. I'm in better shape. I regularly get checked out by people at the gym (especially from behind) who are then a bit surprised when I turn around and they realize I'm not 30. (Although I look pretty good for my age.)

Age is a number. Don't let it define you. the only regret I have is waiting until I was 55 to do this.

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Frustr8    7,886

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Hi Grandma Sue- I'm 73 as of December 26th, an RnY of 4+months, nice to see someone my age on here! We are the Baby Boomers that make life and other things very cool!Welcome, Welcome from Central Ohio and me!

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Frustr8    7,886

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You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.
C.S. Lewis

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Zebby67    43

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You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.
C.S. Lewis


Hi Frustr8, I enjoy C.S. Lewis and love that quote. It's all ice and snow here in Kansas right now. I am 51 and had my RnY bypbypRnYRnYg666h6h6 on 12/10/2018. Have lost around 35llbs since I started out. The inches and clothing fir are A-Mazing! Thank you for your time encouragement.

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Kommes    1

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Hi, I am new to this entire bariatric surgery. I am due to have my surgery on Feb 25 and will be 52 on Feb 22. Happy Birthday to me. But, can’t wait to live the life I had prior to surgery. Looking forward to talking with you all through this process. Thanks in advance. 🧡

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brittmarr1    61

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I did a sleeve at 68. Not looking back! Good luck to you it may a little rough to start but don’t let that part get you down!! The results are worth it. I’m down 45 lbs in 3 months

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