50yearoldme

I found the opti source at Walgreens Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

BKD, I'm 50 and scheduled for Feb 17th! I decided, after 15 years or so, to finally do this surgery! It's time! i've been obese ALL MY LIFE, and I'm ready to start over. Like you, we all know it won't be easy, but I'm READY!!!! C Can't wait to see your updateds and see how you're doing!

How did it go I have mine on Friday and I'm thinking the same ???? Sent from my N9132 using the BariatricPal App Thanks! It went fine! She was asking questions tho help determine what i would need to concentrate on post surgery. She was easy to talk to! No problem!I did need to reschedule from the 7th to the 17th so all my pre op stuff could get to the surgeon. 50 year old me!!

I have my Phych clearance interview today! Please pray that she doesn't think I'm too crazy!

Check out dr Amit Taggar at Bariatrix Fl! I found him on line. I've had a Skype consult, scheduled my surgery, they faxed my orders for bloodwork & xrays. My surgery is $7800!!!! It covers paperwork, consult, surgery, 2 nights in the hospital and post surgical visit. I'm paying cash for my blood, xray, psych clearance and 2 nights hotel. So far it looks yup be under $10,000 complete! 50 year old me!!

Got my surgery date. Feb 7! I'm going to Dr Amit Taggar in Margate FL. 50, and about to be fabulous! Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

@@LittleBill Yes we do have a solid marriage and great relationship with each other and Jesus! And I know surgery is the roght thing now. Thanks for your kids words... Mrs LittleBill is a lucky woman! She must be very proud of you (now)!

I've been considering this surgery for about 15 years... It is not something I just jumped into... Yesterday, because of many stressors in our life right now, my husband lashed out at me and told me " You're just taking the easy way out, If you would just TRY and commit to 3-4 years of really hard work you could do it on your own!" Uh, um.... I wanted to lash out, to tell him where the bear went in the woods... But I prayed and thought about it for a couple of hours. In the end I wrote him a letter, and attached testimonies from Dr and patients, along with research. At about 10:00 last night we finally talked. He understands what I'm going through, and He reminded me of all the stress we have been under. He said he still feels that way and is not a proponent of WLS, but he supports me in my choice. He told me to schedule the surgery and we will get through it. I'm still sad at his response. I know it is stress, But I have been praying on my own and together with him. I know this is the best and right thing for me. My date will be February 7th, at Bariatrix FL with Dr. Amit Taggar. I know God is BLESSING me daily! I know He will walk with me! I'm ready!

Anyone on this group from the Savannah area?

@@LittleBill My papaw was the President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) union back in the 1940's. He made all kinds of turned bowls and other projects. Your work is beautiful! I know papaw would have loved meeting you!

@@LittleBill, WOW! Mrs. LittlleBill must be so proud of her lil' hubby! You're doing great! God is faithful, whether we are or not! He has created you uniquely! Thanks for being such an encourager to us!

If I join the FB page , is it completely private? I don't want anyone to know I'm having the surgery...

My husband isn't convinced that Mexico is the right place for surgery. I have been accepted by Dr. Illan and I'm ready... Has anyone had any complications that needed Dr's care POST surgery? If you had to see a Dr. did they even want to treat you? Did you have a hard time getting treatment? Did you go to an emergency room? What were your complications. Would you do it again? My husband works in the legal field, he sees the worst of everything you could possibly imagine. I understand his fear. But I'm ready...

The popping is most likely you were breaking up an adhesion. My obgyn told me to rub, with pressure, my c-section scars to break up any hard spots 50 year old me!!

So, we've found a surgeon in Florida and i have a consultation, via Skype, on Wed! We're looking at a surgery date of February 7th ☺ I'll update later with date! 50 year old me!!

Can I ask, what insurance do you have?We have Medishare. It's a Christian health care option, we basically pay cash at a reduced rate, if there is anything major, a claim is filed and the other members join together to pay. It's based on the book of Acts. They encourage healthy, biblical lifestyle choices 50 year old me!!

I was trolling facebook this morning and so many people were questioning their decision... It got me to thinking about my life and how I got to where I am. I am 50. Yes 50! This is gonna be my best year ever! I am the mom of two preteen boys! I am a happily married, Christian, stay at home mom. I trust my husband and his decisions and opinions. And he loves me no matter what. But it hasn't always been that way. I was in a 17 year abusive marriage, I got married at 18 and it was downhill starting on our honeymoon... I spent the years running to food to eat away the pain. I would yoyo, lose, gain more, and ended up depressed and angry. My highest weight was about 325, maybe more, I was too ashamed to weigh myself... So, when I turned 50 I decided to take care of myslef for the first time ever. This Jan or Feb I am getting sleeved! My husband, of 13 years now, is totally supportive, He wants me to stay by his side as we grow older together! My kids are worried, but my 12 year old said "Mom I just want you to be healthy and stay with me". So for the first time in my life, I'm saying yes to me. I'm saying yes to life. I'm saying yes to taking control and taking care! No one is taking my control away or talking me out of this. I want to do this for me I''m Vlogging on YouTube under 50 year old me. I want to be held accountable. I want to surround myself with like minded people <3 I am so thanful to have found this site and to have found others who struggle with life the same way I do, and who have made the decision to fight for ourselves for the first time ever <3

Momo69 I haven't had my surgery yet, we are self pay. But this is a great place to ask questions and get support. LIke you I am a bit older, and I know I should have made this decision a long time ago

After doing some serious research I found that the surgeon I was going to use is bad news. We found a News program from San Diego that did a series on "Dr" Almanza with Weight Loss Agents. PLEASE do NOT use him. I cancelled my surgery and they tried to say it was a smear campaign... We are currently looking at other surgeons or staying here in the USA.Best of luck. Just do your research!