SANDRA60

Surely I am not the only person on this forum that is 60 or over having the sleeve surgery.

I would love to hear from anyone that has had the surgery and how you feel now.

My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 15th, Have had all the pre-op testing completed now just waiting for the big day to get here.

So Ginny, How has it been? I just got approval from my insurance yesterday. I just need my cardiac test next week and I am good to go. I truly would be interested in your 1st month or so. Please tell me how it is for 60+. Thanks, Sandra60

Surely I am not the only person on this forum that is 60 or over having the sleeve surgery.

I would love to hear from anyone that has had the surgery and how you feel now.

My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 15th, Have had all the pre-op testing completed now just waiting for the big day to get here.

So Ginny, How has it been. I just got approval from my insurance yesterday. I just need my cardiac test next week and I am good to go. I truly would be interested in your 1st month or so. Please tell me how it is for 60+. Thanks, Sandra60

Hey, now it is December. How are you doing? Please let us know. I would like to hear your journey. I am waiting approval. At 60 they treated me like I was sooooo..... old. Did you have lots of support?

Guess I will be the first to start in this age category.

My story...I am 71 and have weighed in the 200 lbs - 245 lbs range now for over a decade. Currently at 220. Yoyo-ing several times a year,

becoming depressed that even after 2 knee replacement surgeries last year, and looking forward to some pain-free "GO" years, my shoulders began paining me to varying degrees in June this yr. And even some fingers in my left hand - with twinges in my hips for good measure. Found out about the sleeve and WLS in general and felt hope surge thru me for the first time in months.

Long story short - am booked in for my sleeve end of this month (Sept 28th) and thoughts of 150 lbs or less for goal weight have me almost giddy! What a load off my frame that would be! What a load off my heart! what a joy to be able to move with normal mobility it would be. Almost as good as turning back the clock! My heart leaps with anticipation, and have my family and friends understanding and keeping their fingers crossed for me that it all turns out well.

Hopefully this forum and site will also support my journey and I intend to become a regular poster.

The countdown is on! :tongue_smilie:

Hi, My name is Sandra. I am currently age 60. I am so happy to have found this site and this forum. I am waiting insurance approval. I hope to have my VS done before the end of the year when my insurance changes to Blue Shield. I am very hopeful. I will be going to Dr. Cirangle. I am not happy about the $5000.00+ they want up front for " non covered expenses".( I am so ready for this I will pay it.!) 60 years old and I realize I am never going to be able to loose weight and keep it off on my own. I have a few concerns. Except for my weight, I am fairly healthy. My problems are all weight related. Joint pain, inactivity, trouble tying my shoes etc.....I look forward to being more active, and hopefully getting in shape. I still worry about gaining the weight back. But my big worry is having the surgery create a new problem. Acid reflux, and choking are two things. I've been told that I can control these things. Any problems I am not aware of that I should know? Thanks for any info. I know I am not old. I don't get it. Silly youngsters.