Hevnbound

Kathie ..... You are definitely on the fast track to surgery. I am envious. Since I don't have the money, I've been dancing with Medicare for five months but I finally got a surgery date; Feb 13th. A large part of your story mirrors mine as well I'm sure, a large number of others on this forum. I almost feel that a lot of the so-called "diets" that suck us in are in cohoots with the "fat-foods" industry! Much like the weathermen down south must be with the milk and bread industry when it snows! LOL
At 72, I assume I'm one of the oldest, if not the oldest on this forum to have bariatic surgery. With age, the possibility of complications increase . I've kicked all of those thoughts aside and instead, I am looking forward finally to a new life from now until the Lord calls me home!
So, at 61 you are still a young chic and will do great. Proud of you for doing this and, good luck. Keep us all posted.

400+ Now 220

Just got the call Wednesday that insurance has approved my surgery. Going to the required class next Friday, then I'll find out my date in February! This is super exciting!

I have a date I have a date yyyiiippppiiiiieeee feb 25 I'm so excited :-)

Sleeve scheduled Feb 14th with Dr T. Ryan Heider , Mooresville, NC! EGD, Dr appointment, etc all scheduled. Starting liquid diet next Wed (4 weeks necessary for me due to weight and where I carry most of my fat!). It's getting real now!!!

So good to know there are prayer warriors on this forum. My prayers for each of you. Particularly for LivingForGod for smooth sailing from now to the 29th.

So good to know there are prayer warriors on this forum. My prayers for each of you. Particularly for LivingForGod for smooth sailing from now to the 29th.

Sleeve scheduled 2/13 so the lists everyone is posting is a big encouragement!!
I'll add one: Riding a motorcycle makes a guy feel super cool until he (me) sees his reflection in the store window and can't see the bike for seeing himself!!
Another one ... Sitting on a new bike at a motorcycle show and a friend takes your picture. Then later noticing the people in the background are giving you the "look"!
And the last one: Having to buy a motorcycle jacket large enough to zip up around your (me again!) belly that the shoulders are so wide they hang down to your elbows!
I can't wait.......!! :-)

Sleeve scheduled 2/13 so the lists everyone is posting is a big encouragement!!
I'll add one: Riding a motorcycle makes a guy feel super cool until he (me) sees his reflection in the store window and can't see the bike for seeing himself!!
Another one ... Sitting on a new bike at a motorcycle show and a friend takes your picture. Then later noticing the people in the background are giving you the "look"!
And the last one: Having to buy a motorcycle jacket large enough to zip up around your (me again!) belly that the shoulders are so wide they hang down to your elbows!
I can't wait.......!! :-)

It may be because people my age (72) aren't into electronic social media that I don't see many reports/stories of geriatric bariatrics!?!
I finally received my LSG surgery date today; Feb 13th. I' m ready physically, mentally and emotionally but I really like to hear from some "sleevers" close to my age as to how they faired through the pre and post period as well as the surgery itself.

So good to know there are prayer warriors on this forum. My prayers for each of you. Particularly for LivingForGod for smooth sailing from now to the 29th.

So my doctor office called me a little while ago. They told me I could get Jan 29th for my surgery date. I want that date BUT I have to see what I have to pay first. I've been out of work since August so financially it's been rough. So I ask for yall to pray for me that it's not to much and I can get it paid by then. So I can get the Jan 29th date. Thanx in advance!!!
GOD BLESS! !

HelloI am 71 and scheduled to be sleeved on Feb. 4. Glad to see I'm not the only old fart wanting to get healthier!

Thanks for your reply, Linda. Looks like you and I are the only sleevers over 65? Or, the only cyber-savy seniors? :-)

Thanks! I'll try the tea. I dont listen to naysayers. I am schdeules for my sleeve on 1/20

The first fews days of dry heaving, not being able to drink a.n.y.t.h.i.n.g., feeling groggy, weak, sick, tired, yeast infection (yikes).
Now I need to add that I'm 16 days post op and I feel really good. So really the misery was short lived, I'm losing weight and feeling great. No point in dwelling on the bad stuff when there's a pot of gold on the way to the end of the rainbow. ya know?

Originally, were you able to"wrap" your head around 146#?!? 137 is just another hop,skip and a jump. You can do that.
The world is full of naysayers! I feel sorry for them. I am still early in the process. When I tell people about the planned surgery (2\13), I can see in their faces the thought; "why is he doing that ... why doesn't he just stop eating so much and do it himself?" And, ...A few have even said it out loud.
Go with your doc's advice and just give the others, who are most likely well meaning, a nice smile and an assurance you will be smart about your own life.
Great job! You are my first "hero" on this forum.(this is my 2nd post!!!)
Sam