SunnySkip

Hi I’m 69 and I got the bypass on June 19 I am having a horrible time getting these Protein Drinks in and I’ve been through of course liquids in now. Purée My stomach hurts after eating sometimes how long does it take to get some energy because I am normally a pretty outgoing person and right now I don’t feel like going out anywhere . till today I lost only about 15 pounds but that’s 15 pounds I didn’t have before I love to find some more ladies in my age group You’re how their journey is going and what I may have to look forward to it thanks so much bless everyone hope to hear soon

I am having a horrible time getting on my Protein in I’m wondering if you can tell me what type of Protein Water you are drinking thank you

Doing blended food I have found a small electric chopper works best. A blender is to big for the amount of food I can have.

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I’m 56 years old, and live in Jackson, Tn. I am having gastric sleeve surgery next week. Super excited!!!! Preop has went really well. I have already lost 10 pounds in 8 days. That’s amazing for me. I do not lose weight easily, because I also take meds for a sluggish thyroid. Looking for good things ahead on my weight loss journey with you all.

Found these statistics, etc:
The average age of a bariatric patient is 42 (AJN, Sept. 2012, Vol 112, 9). 83% of patients are female according to the same study.
Many bariatric surgeons may not be willing to operate on patients over 60 years old. There are inherent risks for older patients regardless of the procedure. Bariatric surgeons put their reputation on the line every time they perform surgery. A surgeon’s results affect their ability to get new patients. And many surgeons are not willing to take on additional risk to help someone over the age of 60.

Hi Sunny. I had my VSG on June 4 also. Then I turned 50 on June 6.

How are you adjusting?

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Hi SunnySkip, I’m having RNY July 5 th and kind of nervous, as a fellow Senior, how has your recovery been?

I'm 66 years old. Had my RYGB on June 4. Better late than ever I guess.

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I was on your place two weeks ago. My main goal for the surgery is to get healthy. Had the surgery 6/4/2018. Rough first week but feeling better each day. Pain is gone. Everything functioning well. No hunger. Weight dropping like crazy. So happy with my decision. It is a life changing decision but with this decision I am off diabetic meds and blood pressure meds and it's not even 2 weeks. Would do it again.

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I ended up sleeping in a chair on and off for two months. It was just weird pains and also reflux like symptoms. I would not buy a recliner though!

My surgery was June 4, 2018. Today is June7. Just had my first shower and feeling like million bucks. First couple of days were rough but now I can actually stand up without lots of pain. Feeling very optimistic. I can do this.

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