Any 50yo or older?

[Jeanniebug 473]

19 hours ago, mammawdd said:

Forgot to mention that I am 60yo. Are there any older gastric sleeve patients out there?

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I'm a 52-year old RnY gastric bypass patient.

[Spinoza 1,453]

Over 50 too when I had my sleeve surgery 14 months ago. Also wish I'd done it years ago. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself EVER.

[TQUAD64 9]

I’m 58 and on February 2 I’m having a revision from the band to the sleeve.

[mammawdd 8]

Good luck with your surgery. My date is February 16th. I'm having a sleeve gastrectomy

[terialsip@yahoo.com 0]

I’m one week post op and I’m 59. Does that mean that I’ll get saggy?

[armartin98 106]

3 minutes ago, terialsip@yahoo.com said:

I’m one week post op and I’m 59. Does that mean that I’ll get saggy?

I'm 61 going on 62 soon. I don't have a lot of sagging. I think it's because I'm loosing very slowly, I go to the gym and do weights for an hour 2-3 times a week and ride my bike. Maybe that has helped me. I'm sure it will come eventually. 😉

[TQUAD64 9]

41 minutes ago, mammawdd said:

Good luck with your surgery. My date is February 16th. I'm having a sleeve gastrectomy

Good luck to you too!

[rolawre 16]

Your surgery will fo Well!

[MountainClover 81]

I will be having my bypass in the next month or so, but I am 68 now and will be 69 before I get my surgery. I really wish I had done this much sooner!

[ataylor411 1]

Im 56 and 12 weeks post-op. I also wish i did this sooner. It was ruff when it started but its getting better. I still have mixed emotions. Im still not able to get in enough Water. Water hurts

[summerseeker 2,243]

3 hours ago, ataylor411 said:

Im 56 and 12 weeks post-op. I also wish i did this sooner. It was ruff when it started but its getting better. I still have mixed emotions. Im still not able to get in enough Water. Water hurts

Try warm water. I added sugar free blackcurrant juice and it went down much better

[Voogs 41]

Had sleeve in December - Age 66 Wish I had done it sooner. No problems encountered so far.

[sprukop0924 65]

I had my sleeve in May 2022 at age 62, so I am 8 mos post-op. Recovery was quick and fairly easy for me! Like others, wish I hadn't waited so long! I've stalled over the holidays and even gained a couple of pounds, but I am back on track now. My weight loss has slowed dramatically and my surgeon says I'll probably only lose another 20 lbs, but I'm good with that. I feel FANTASTIC! I've eliminated one of my BP meds and the other has been cut in half and some days I don't take it if my pressure is low. I do at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise five days per week, alternating stationary bike and rowing machine. I think my Hair loss has finally slowed/stopped. My surgeon & internist are very pleased with my progress. I'm sure I could have lost more if I had eaten cleaner the past 8 mos, but I really have just been relying on Portion Control and eating pretty much what I want, but focusing on healthier options when available and keeping track of my Protein intake. Definitely consumed far too many sweets over the holidays. My husband and I are spending a week in a cabin in the woods near Fairbanks, Alaska in a couple of weeks and I'm excited to see how much easier the smaller me will fit in the seat for the long flight!

[rolawre 16]

@sprukop0924 you look amazing! Congrats & enjoy the cabin with hubby.

[Stacy L. Rolle 12]

Good afternoon,

My first time on a blog. I joined today, because someone I Know is not doing very well with her procedure and it has not been two weeks. It has been 18 months since my surgery and a little over 1 year since my corrective surgery. I am struggling with the mental aspect of what I went through and what this young lady is now going through. It terrifies me that she is going through this, and I have been encouraging my three daughters to have the Gastric Sleeve surgery. I am not so sure I want them to have the surgery now. Anxiety is through the roof. Suggestions please.

Edited January 26, 2023 by Stacy L. Rolle