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Hi all, a lot has happened since I posted last. I had shoulder surgery , 1 week post -op, pain is winding down, and starting to feel better. We had a huge shock 2 weeks ago , our bariatric surgeon notified us that he was retiring ASAP., no more appts. No more program,but thanks to Aurora Hosp. They picked up the program, hired a surgeon, and had their first meeting all in two weeks time. I'm still waiting to get my April appt. so that there is no skipped months in my file. I hope you are all doing good, getting out and enjoying the nicer weather. Keep in touch with your progress. Stay safe, live long ,be happy

Ikm96h, congratulation on finalizing your date, we are here for you, I trying to figure out how soon after shoulder surgery that I can get my bypass, I hope I don't have to wait to long. Keep me posted on your progress,thoughts and feelings. Take care, be happy ,live long

Welcome TatorTot ,you came to the right place.We are all past the age of being young and foolish. This is our last hoorah to be thin. Everyone here is very supportive. We'll help you thru this. Just stayed tuned in, read the texts and join in. Take care, be happy, live life

My surgery is on the rotator cuff which was also torn by a bone spur, I also have arthritis but he said it may not get any worse once the spur and cuff are repaired.. If the arthritis gets worse we can address it then. That is a big relief. 4 weeks in a sling then I can start physical therapy, I should be good to go for bypass by July? I'm glad to see all the gang is still alive and kicking. LOL. Take care ,be happy love life

Thanks for the info Ikm96h, I appreciate your help, it was a bummer to have this happen now when I'm so close to my bypass but I accept what I've been given. Thanks again, let's us know your progress, and how you are doing. Stay safe, be happy ,love life

Hi Pquinn and everyone, I haven't beenon the site lately ,trying to get everything done before I get my shoulder fixed because it sounds like I'll only have one arm for awhile. I'm still going to do bypass as soon as I heal. I have all my requirements done and Dr. Is going to submit to ins. on April 7. I wish I could do the bypass first but I'm experiencing to much shoulder pain, little sleep and a crabby attitude. Pquinn ,I 'm with you ,I'll be a better buddy ,I promise. You keep me posted and I'll keep you posted. As to what happened to everyone else, I thing spring is getting everyone away from the house and enjoying the outside. Stay safe, be happy, enjoy life.

Hi Everyone, I might need shoulder surgery and I'm wondering if this will interfere with my bypass surgery. I will have all my requirements in on April 7, but I'm thinking shoulder surgery will be before April. Has anyone had a similar situation?

We are all different when it comes to our bodies. Whatever works for you is what you need to stay with. I really appreciate all your in-put on what your going through. Stay well.

Good luck to both of you,I'm happy for you!

Sally, have you tried liquid vitamins? They might go down better. Thanks for the info.

My doctor told me that there is a problem with leakage with the sleeve and you lose faster with the RY

Thanks K, I wrote it down to use after my surgery in early summer. What brand of protein powder do you use?

Hi All, just wondering if anyone knows why it takes so long to get approved for surgery? Why do we have to jump through so many hoops at our age.? Sally ,I'm so glad that you keep it honest on your recovery ,it gives the rest of us a clear picture on what to expect. Thank you . Stay safe, be happy, love life

Welcome Ambpete , you are not alone, we are all apprehensive and second guess ourselves before surgery. Go back to the first page of anyone over 65,ad you'll meet wonderful people full of support. Read the last post from Sally, it will help . We are here for each other and 68 is the new 48. I'm 67 due for surgery in early summer and I look at it as just a number thanks to all the support. Stay safe, be happy, live life.

I mean Dyan, not Cyan, fat finger LOL

Cyan, how do I friend you on this site, I've never had to do it, can you talk me thru it, I would love to have you as a friend! Mary

I'm so happy that all is well with you ! Seems like you are getting better every day , congratulations! Thanks for all the info, everyone that still has to have surgery will benefit from your experience. Stay safe' be happy, live life.

Good for you, keep us posted on your progress.

Hi Natalie, Guru is right ,there are so many wonderful people on this site, all you have to do is ask and someone will answer. I'm so appreciative to have found this site. The info and friendship is endless.

Good luck Froggy, my prayers go with you

All the best Sally, keep informed on your progress, your new outfit sounds lovely.

Our friend Sally is 5days from her surgery date ( never strong in math so I might be off a day or so) let's all wish her the best. Sally please keep in touch and tell us everything about your experience.

Hi Everyone, did anyone find a way to get liquid vitamins? Was it easy to get your meds in liquid form or did you just crush them. I'd be interested to know how you handled this. Also I'm starting a rebellion against winter ( all our southern friends can stop reading) , so anyone that is sick of winter find a ground hog and cover his or her head! Then we have no worry ,can't see his shadow if his head is covered. Stay safe, be happy, live long

Hi Linda, I've reading up on all the post on what to expect before and after surgery, I see my Dr. Next week and concerned because my primary hasn't signed the o.k. Yet I f I have to find another primary that's going to set me back. Also I'm from Wisconsin and really have an issue with the cold. What have you been up to? I try to read the articles from the weight loss magazine, they give me a lot of insight. I don't know where everyone else is up to but it would be great to hear from them. Stay safe, be happy, live long, Mary

2BigLamb, They tell me I should have surgery in early summer,May or June. I'm on levothyroxine , I had hyper thyroid before surgery and they took a little too much so now it's post surgical hypothyroidism. I wanted to ask BBdoodle what is Armour Thyroid? Also I am a retired hairdresser with very fine thin hair, iVe been using Nioxin products to encourage healthy hair along with biotin. I haven't used anything else for over 15 yrs. I have more hair at 67 than my grandmother had at 50. My mother died at 47 so I have no way of knowing how her hair loss would have progressed. Thanks gals for all your kind help. Mary