Durlinda

From what I have see we older patients seem to do so much better then the younger one do. Good luck.

I am two weeks post op, feeling great. I have had no pain, gas, or nausea since day one. I am 15 pounds down since surgery date. I am on stage 2, Full Liquids. I see my doctor on Aug 6 and hope that he will allow me to move to soft foods a bit early.

Congratulations to you both

Sally, how are you doing today?

Great idea

I had my surgery on 7/21 in Scottsdale, AZ. Was nervous about the outcome. I made myself get up and walk about an hour and a half after leaving recovery. I can honestly say that I have had no paid. Only mild discomfort around the belly. No nausea or vomiting. I am drinking my fluids and protein shakes and enjoying my SF Popsicles. Today is day 4 after my surgery and I am feeling really good. I'm also feeling very fortunate to be doing so well. BTW I am 60 yrs old and surgery weight was 231

Thank you to everyone who responded to my post. It was very insightful and has put me more at ease. I don't expect it to be easy but am looking forward to getting this behind me and moving forward. Thank you all.

Good luck.

I am happy to see this 50"s forum. I am 60 yrs old and my surgery is schedule for 7/21. I am not nervous about the surgery but anxious because of my age. I have had 2 C Sections and two other abdominal surgeries so I have some idea what to expect. I would like to know if any of you had the same concerns and if you had any complications.

I am 60 years old and only my family and one close friend knows I am having the surgery. I am no longer working so I am sure my former co-workers will see the difference when they see me again in a few months ( at least this is my hope anyway). My surgery is scheduled for July 21. I am a little anxious about the surgery because of my age but have had 2 C-Sections and two abdominal surgeries so I have some idea what the discomfort levels can be. I wish I could find a few "Sleevers" close to my age. I find myself wishing I had had the surgery 5 years ago when I first started thinking about it.

I am sixty years old and will have my surgery next Tuesday (7/21) It has been difficult finding other at my age who are or have had the surgery. Anyone over 50 or 60 out there who have had the surgery???