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I was sleeved 3/11 I'm now 61. Had a sliding esophageal hernia. (in abdomen and chest-) That was the worst part. . Doing well right now. Going on 6 weeks. I feel for you and your band. I had a hard time with deciding to go with a band or do the sleeve. I did have 2 drains for 10 days. I am still glad I chose the sleeve! Message me--I will be happy to share experience.

Sleeve scheduled in March. BMI 31. Have B/P, knees, and fatty liver problems How is everyone doing?

Greetings- 61 here. Sleeved March 11. I appreciate this thread and connecting with other 60's or close to 60s! Slow looser but was a low BMI.

Greetings- 61 here. Sleeved March 11. I appreciate this thread and connecting with other 60's or close to 60s! Slow looser but was a low BMI.

I was sleeved in March My BMI was 31. I had several health issues-blood pressure, cholesterol, bad knees, pre diabetic. Of course my insurance did not pay. But, after 8 years of yo-yo dieting, I chose the sleeve. My weight loss is slower than the higher BMIs. In 2 months-my BMI is 26. I lack 15 pounds to goal. I am off my cholesterol meds, reduced my B/P medications. I feel more in control of my health and exercise does not bother my joints like before. BUT, it is a major surgery and you need to consider all risks. BTW-I am a 61 year old working nurse.

Hi guys. I was sleeved Nov. 3rd by dr kelly. I was at a bmi of 31, weighed 164.4. It hasn't been an easy few months, but i would totally do it again. Be prepared for a few rough weeks, but after the first month or so it's all good. I do really miss food though. But i guess i'm starting to learn to "enjoy" the food more than before. I don't think i really tasted food before, i was kind of a glutton , where as now i eat so slowly that i do really savour food! Lol. So, three months later i weigh in at 121. I don't know what my bmi is...i haven't updated my ticker. The sleeve is an awesome tool, but just be prepared that the beginning can be rough. If you have any questions, etc feel free to pm me!

So, I decided that I was going to donate food to a local food pantry for every pound I lose...here is the first 39 pounds worth on its way to be delivered to a local food pantry.

I am 61-mine was 3/11. I am a slower looser, but I have decreased my B/P medicine and I am off my cholesterol medication. GOOD LUCK and keep us updated.!!!

I am 61-mine was 3/11. I am a slower looser, but I have decreased my B/P medicine and I am off my cholesterol medication. GOOD LUCK and keep us updated.!!!

I'm 67 and scheduled for July 22. I am not too old. If I can lower my cholesterol and get off my three high blood pressure meds, it will all be worth it. The sleeve wasn't available when I first looked into WLS. Bypass and Band both scared me too much. I'm so excited and so looking forward to being healthier and shopping!
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And your friend is ridiculous to expect you to take THAT as a compliment.

Depends, you going to be happy hanging with a guy that is in your friend's eyes is cute but who obviously is dumb, thinks it's ok to ask strangers for their numbers while telling them he thinks they're fat, and who is obviously a complete d-bag. No chance he hasn't done and said this to girls many times but like you said he is cute. I don't think you really need to ask yourself if your thoughts are wrong.

Hot for a fat girl?!? No. You are hot. period. He was rude and I would have felt the same way that you did.

You answered him correctly!! Well said!!! Any man that would say that to a you has no respect for people. Can you imagine what he says to people he is completely comfortable with!

Greetings- 61 here. Sleeved March 11. I appreciate this thread and connecting with other 60's or close to 60s! Slow looser but was a low BMI.

Go for it. I'm 61 and wished I'd done it 5 years ago!

I was sleeved 11/28/2012. I had surgery 2 days after my 66 th birthday. I am down 69 lbs and many things have changed for me. . I can walk now without sitting down every 2 minutes, I can shop in the regular women's dept and I love all the choices, no longer need an extender on plane and have couple inches to spare, it seems that everyday there is something new. It is getting a lot harder to lose a pound at 6 months out. I was at 209 for 6 weeks and finally lost 3 lbs in the past few days. I thought the weight loss was over, so glad it is coming off again.
Health wise I take 130 less units of insulin then before surgery. I have gotten rid of a few medications. Hopefully the rest of insulin will go soon.
Please everyone that posted to this topic take a minute and tell us how you are doing now. A lot of the posts are from 2011.

banana muscle milk is awesome. Just tried it today. It is high in calories but I only had 1/2. I also have isopure.,,,,yak! I will get there!

This is another example of how different the surgeons are. When I was on full liquids for the 1st 2 weeks post op, Protein Shakes were not considered meals but were to be drank between meals so as to get the required Protein in, also they helped with hydration to a small point. My surgeon didn't want me worrying about the numbers of calories or Proteins for the first week but instead just make sure I got another Fluid in and by drinking the protein shakes I would be ok until I got further on in the diet.

For me I can take maybe 3-4 bites of say a sandwich and I'm full. Sometimes it feels like the food is in my throat. Not really a sick feeling maybe like pressure but up higher in your stomach. Then I start burping and the food slowly starts to go down. Might be cause I ate too fast or didn't chew it well enough. But it eventually goes down
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Greetings- 61 here. Sleeved March 11. I appreciate this thread and connecting with other 60's or close to 60s! Slow looser but was a low BMI.

Mokee,
Do know why you aren't losing the way you would like? How is your carb intake? Plenty of Protein? I'v read in The Big Book that it's Protein first, then veggies, then a bit of fruit -- with the idea that by the time you eat your veggies -- you'll have no room for the fruit.
Let us know how you are doing -- we all care about you here.
warmly,
WeeWers

63 here. I got my sleeve on Jan 9 and have lost 55lbs so far. I'm doing great. My knee don't hurt anymore and that make waking a lot easier! I am having a big problem with hives that keep coming and going? My doctor doesn't think its related to the sleeve but maybe stress? Anyone have any ideas about this? I just started predisone today and I hope it doesn't make me gain weight! I am going to be watching every mouthful of food.< /p>

I'm 67. See my surgeon June 12. Hope to get a July date. My paperwork was submitted to insurance last week. At first I thought I was too old to even think about doing this. After asking questions at my bariatric center, they assured me they have done several people in their 70's.
and Gmanbat, I thought you were 39. LOL
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