janazee

Hi, I'm here and almost sixty. Have you had your surgery yet? Where are you from and who's your doctor? Hope to see many responders to this thread.

Oops.. 18lbs I guess, lol

55, almost 6 months post-op and I think about 14 lbs to goal. (check ticker below)

I'm 56. I was sleeved two years ago and I've been at goal (BMI of 21.8) for 14 months.
Lynda

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.

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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Me too...lol

Posted Today, 8:47 AM
Hi, I'm here and almost sixty. Have you had your surgery yet? Where are you from and who's your doctor? Hope to see many responders to this thread.
Hi Group,
To answer these questions, I haven't had my surg yet. I'm from Charlotte and Dr. Pirello is my surgeon. Good surgeon I've heard -- but very cold.
How about everyone else??
warmly,
WeeWers

shhhhhh.....I'm trying to pass for 39...

I am 60. I was sleeved Apr 15 2013. I am doing great. I have lost 31 lbs since my pre op diet 7 weeks ago.

Hello all,
My son had his surgery on June 6th and doing very well! He had a one night stay in the hospital was up walking around just a few hours after surgery. He came home the next day and off pain meds. I must say he's followed doctors & nut's advice to the "T", and heeling well so far. He's still on liquids until he sees his doctor tomorrow. He's had no problem getting his Protein, Water and Vitamins in each day. He's down almost 40 lbs. so far!
This site has been such a great help with the comments & advice sharing. I can't thank you all enough! We got more info here regarding pre & post VSG than anywhere else. Also, kudos and thanks to his surgeon, Dr. Mark Pleatman, he did an amazing job!
I'm next, getting my authorizations & appointments lined up.
Wishing you all the very best!!!

Hello all,
My son had his surgery on June 6th and doing very well! He had a one night stay in the hospital was up walking around just a few hours after surgery. He came home the next day and off pain meds. I must say he's followed doctors & nut's advice to the "T", and heeling well so far. He's still on liquids until he sees his doctor tomorrow. He's had no problem getting his Protein, Water and Vitamins in each day. He's down almost 40 lbs. so far!
This site has been such a great help with the comments & advice sharing. I can't thank you all enough! We got more info here regarding pre & post VSG than anywhere else. Also, kudos and thanks to his surgeon, Dr. Mark Pleatman, he did an amazing job!
I'm next, getting my authorizations & appointments lined up.
Wishing you all the very best!!!

I had mine on 6/6..... So far so good. I'm dying for a scrambled egg! Dr says to stay on Clear Liquids for another week then full liquids for 2 weeks so its going to be a while....

C'mon guys -- it's like everybody left!!
Let's keep our group strong!!!
warmly,
WeeWers

Can't believe how this thread turned into a lecture, sorry I even asked about smoking! I thought this was an informative and supporting site, but clearly it's not.
Thank you to all those who answered my question regarding smoking, as this was initially directed to smokers only. As to those (non-smokers) who enjoy lecturing other smokers, find another thread to lecture on.
Have a nice day:)

Thanks Shaonintx for answering my question. I agree, no need for lecturing, just answers. I'm certain I can cut down a lot, but don't know if I'm ready (honestly) to stop all together. At the end, my choice. Thanks again.

Still have more to lose...

Hi, I'm here and almost sixty. Have you had your surgery yet? Where are you from and who's your doctor? Hope to see many responders to this thread.

Can't believe how this thread turned into a lecture, sorry I even asked about smoking! I thought this was an informative and supporting site, but clearly it's not.
Thank you to all those who answered my question regarding smoking, as this was initially directed to smokers only. As to those (non-smokers) who enjoy lecturing other smokers, find another thread to lecture on.
Have a nice day:)

Plenty of sagging with this 57 y/o but I'm of the "super obese" group and definetly will need panus removal due to repeated infections. My face is wrinkle~free so far but I expect that will change. I have so many problems caused by my obesity and feel so much better I can handle wrinkles. I still can't weigh myself on a regular scale so I don't weigh myself very much. I'm so glad I had surgery and am happy so many younger people are having surgery before their health is ruined. Hooray fo us 50's.

Hi! I'm 51 and scheduled for surgery on July 24. I've been researching and planning for this for over a year.
Trish
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55 here and month sailing all the way! Love my sleeve!

I am 60 and had the sleeve done Apr 15 2013. I have had no problems and only spent 36 hrs in the hospital. I went off meds when I got home so I could drive. I have lost 31 lbs since I started my pre op diet 7 weeks ago. I haven't lost as fast as some people but I have gone from 274 to 243 and I am feeling so positive that this will work.

Hi,I'm 65. Had the sleeve done 12/19 this yr. I had stomach problems all the way through. I discovered my stomach flora is too acidic since my surgery and I'm doing everything I can for it at present. I'm on a probiotic and I just read the book, "60 Seconds to Slim". It tells you all the things you need to eat to reduce acid, lose weight and the proper nutrition necessary for weight loss. These days I'm feeling better and losing weight is now easy. I've lost 70 lbs. so far, only have to lose another 150 lbs. As you see, this is a life altering process. The good side is that I have been writing to an old flame of 50 years ago and he wants to go out with me, and he's seen my picture too. How do you like that?