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Sounds weird but -
Running up my credit cards at the Mall on cute, fashionable clothes! (I won't think twice about the interest rate!) Buying the ones I look at now, knowing they will never make my current size in.
I'm not kidding, I have a shopping plan laid out! By summer 2020, I will be covered in cute shorts, maybe a crop top and a very stylish swimsuit!
I have a son who lives in Hawaii and I will be Hawaii bound for sure. To visit of course, but to catch some rays on my glistening toned body & trot around in a swimsuit, not shorts and a tee shirt. ALOHAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

I'm 63 and will be having my VSG on October 1, 2019. Now, I don't know about you, but I get tired being asked about why I would do something "at my age." OMG! I'm in really good health physically. It's just this 4th grader that's been strapped to me for the last 20+ years that's causing most of my medical issues. My doctor says lose the weight, and most of my friends would ask why "at my age" would I go through this (if I told them)? I know my husband & adult children, as well as other family members and friends have watched my struggles with weight and "love me just the way I am." But I don't! I want to live a very long life, I want to be mobile for the duration and I want better health! So, age be damned! I'm heading to Mexico and a new lifestyle!

Gall Bladder will work. I just had mine out on 5/9/19. I’m pre op and the incisions I have seen on some of the blogs look close to what I have.

Gall Bladder will work. I just had mine out on 5/9/19. I’m pre op and the incisions I have seen on some of the blogs look close to what I have.

I understand where you are at. I’m scheduled for 10/1 and have been riding the teeter totter the last month or so. One day I feel surgery is right, the next day I’m in doubt. I know that surgery “is” the right decision. However, I do think doubt is part of a healthy decision making process. I have only discussed my surgery with my husband. Keeping your decision private may be the best thing for you.

Shaving ones legs is one I never thought about. I haven't given up yet, but the times I do shave have gotten far and few between.
And the size of the public restroom stalls! that's a good one as well. I do think they have started making them smaller, like airline seats.

It's not an uncomfortable question at all. I'm pre op and my husband is very supportive. We all have that question in the back of our minds. I have to agree with everyone here though. Confidence is sexy! Maybe ever sexier than some slinky outfit. I would like to add that the "right one" usually comes along when you stop looking for them. You will now have the ability to pick and choose your dates, not the other way around. So, let go and stop looking for "the one". I kissed, and married a number of "frogs" before I found the "toad" of my dreams. The right man, the one who will cherish and love you come hell or high Water is out there. And he's just waiting for you to wander in! He will love you no matter what you look like without the window dressing, and with the lights on. BTW, I don't believe in "the one" theory. Out of literally millions of people, how can there just be 1?

Shaving ones legs is one I never thought about. I haven't given up yet, but the times I do shave have gotten far and few between.
And the size of the public restroom stalls! that's a good one as well. I do think they have started making them smaller, like airline seats.

Sounds weird but -
Running up my credit cards at the Mall on cute, fashionable clothes! (I won't think twice about the interest rate!) Buying the ones I look at now, knowing they will never make my current size in.
I'm not kidding, I have a shopping plan laid out! By summer 2020, I will be covered in cute shorts, maybe a crop top and a very stylish swimsuit!
I have a son who lives in Hawaii and I will be Hawaii bound for sure. To visit of course, but to catch some rays on my glistening toned body & trot around in a swimsuit, not shorts and a tee shirt. ALOHAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Sounds weird but -
Running up my credit cards at the Mall on cute, fashionable clothes! (I won't think twice about the interest rate!) Buying the ones I look at now, knowing they will never make my current size in.
I'm not kidding, I have a shopping plan laid out! By summer 2020, I will be covered in cute shorts, maybe a crop top and a very stylish swimsuit!
I have a son who lives in Hawaii and I will be Hawaii bound for sure. To visit of course, but to catch some rays on my glistening toned body & trot around in a swimsuit, not shorts and a tee shirt. ALOHAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

I'm 63 and will be having my VSG on October 1, 2019. Now, I don't know about you, but I get tired being asked about why I would do something "at my age." OMG! I'm in really good health physically. It's just this 4th grader that's been strapped to me for the last 20+ years that's causing most of my medical issues. My doctor says lose the weight, and most of my friends would ask why "at my age" would I go through this (if I told them)? I know my husband & adult children, as well as other family members and friends have watched my struggles with weight and "love me just the way I am." But I don't! I want to live a very long life, I want to be mobile for the duration and I want better health! So, age be damned! I'm heading to Mexico and a new lifestyle!

OMG, Thank you to all of you! The support is good overall, but sometimes you just want to hear from someone your own age (or close to it)! I hope I will see more of posts here.

It looks like this topic has not been active for a bit so here it goes. I'm 63 and am have VGS on 10/1/19. I would love to hear from other who are around my age to see what they are thinking or going through.

I have chosen "not" to tell others as I feel it's none of their business. Being overweight is a very sensitive and personal issue and so is the decision for WLS. I treat it in that manner. I keep it at home and only discuss it with my husband, PERIOD!
Don't feel discouraged that others don't understand. It's really tough, but be your own best friend. Be happy for your own accomplishments. You don't need others to approve of your choices! Remember my golden rule: At the end of the day, the only opinion that matters is YOURS! You are not alone.

I'm 63 and will be having my VSG on October 1, 2019. Now, I don't know about you, but I get tired being asked about why I would do something "at my age." OMG! I'm in really good health physically. It's just this 4th grader that's been strapped to me for the last 20+ years that's causing most of my medical issues. My doctor says lose the weight, and most of my friends would ask why "at my age" would I go through this (if I told them)? I know my husband & adult children, as well as other family members and friends have watched my struggles with weight and "love me just the way I am." But I don't! I want to live a very long life, I want to be mobile for the duration and I want better health! So, age be damned! I'm heading to Mexico and a new lifestyle!

It looks like this topic has not been active for a bit so here it goes. I'm 63 and am have VGS on 10/1/19. I would love to hear from other who are around my age to see what they are thinking or going through.

I'm 63 and will be having my VSG on October 1, 2019. Now, I don't know about you, but I get tired being asked about why I would do something "at my age." OMG! I'm in really good health physically. It's just this 4th grader that's been strapped to me for the last 20+ years that's causing most of my medical issues. My doctor says lose the weight, and most of my friends would ask why "at my age" would I go through this (if I told them)? I know my husband & adult children, as well as other family members and friends have watched my struggles with weight and "love me just the way I am." But I don't! I want to live a very long life, I want to be mobile for the duration and I want better health! So, age be damned! I'm heading to Mexico and a new lifestyle!

I am saddened by your situation with your mother. I am 63 and am scheduled for surgery in Mexico on October 1st. After much serious thought I made my decision. I don't think anyone makes this decision easily. You stay the course. Acceptance is not always obtainable from ones family and friends, so I guess that in itself is a lesson in acceptance.
Let me just say, as a mother I admire you for the kind and loving child you are. I am glad you are learning from this experience with your mother. It will make you a better mother and person. Bless you.

I have chosen "not" to tell others as I feel it's none of their business. Being overweight is a very sensitive and personal issue and so is the decision for WLS. I treat it in that manner. I keep it at home and only discuss it with my husband, PERIOD!
Don't feel discouraged that others don't understand. It's really tough, but be your own best friend. Be happy for your own accomplishments. You don't need others to approve of your choices! Remember my golden rule: At the end of the day, the only opinion that matters is YOURS! You are not alone.

I am saddened by your situation with your mother. I am 63 and am scheduled for surgery in Mexico on October 1st. After much serious thought I made my decision. I don't think anyone makes this decision easily. You stay the course. Acceptance is not always obtainable from ones family and friends, so I guess that in itself is a lesson in acceptance.
Let me just say, as a mother I admire you for the kind and loving child you are. I am glad you are learning from this experience with your mother. It will make you a better mother and person. Bless you.

I'm very sorry to her this. However, I do somewhat understand your plight! My health insurance through my husbands employer has no provision for WLS. No coverage, no way, no how, doesn't matter what the doctor says! So, I am self pay and taking a nice 4 day vacay to Mexico in October. They also won't cover any office visit even remotely related to my Sleeve. So I must be creative and not tell them I had the surgery, well at least for a while. Otherwise I get charged $210 + for an office visit.
I do agree, they should have been able to give you that info prior to scheduling the procedure! Geeze! I just had my Gall Bladder removed, they gave me the good news ($0) right there, during surgical consult. Even before scheduling my procedure. I'm not sure I know anyone that can come up with that amt in such a short time, unless their name is Mastercard or Visa!
We all blame the Insurance Companies, however, it's the contract that an Employer signs for coverage through the Insurance Company to provide an employees coverage. That still doesn't mean they couldn't have covered the billing and amt due prior to or during the scheduling process.

I'm very sorry to her this. However, I do somewhat understand your plight! My health insurance through my husbands employer has no provision for WLS. No coverage, no way, no how, doesn't matter what the doctor says! So, I am self pay and taking a nice 4 day vacay to Mexico in October. They also won't cover any office visit even remotely related to my Sleeve. So I must be creative and not tell them I had the surgery, well at least for a while. Otherwise I get charged $210 + for an office visit.
I do agree, they should have been able to give you that info prior to scheduling the procedure! Geeze! I just had my Gall Bladder removed, they gave me the good news ($0) right there, during surgical consult. Even before scheduling my procedure. I'm not sure I know anyone that can come up with that amt in such a short time, unless their name is Mastercard or Visa!
We all blame the Insurance Companies, however, it's the contract that an Employer signs for coverage through the Insurance Company to provide an employees coverage. That still doesn't mean they couldn't have covered the billing and amt due prior to or during the scheduling process.

OMG, Thank you to all of you! The support is good overall, but sometimes you just want to hear from someone your own age (or close to it)! I hope I will see more of posts here.

I have been vegan for 3 yrs and have just scheduled my VGS for October 2019. Now that sounds a ways off, but I have been reading the blogs and have realized there are a lot of issues I need to address prior to surgery. My Veganism is 1. My current nutritionist doesn't like my diet, but that's her problem. So, I can see I need to research more that Tofu and fake meat. I do plan on sticking to my veganism after surgery as well. I'm glad to see your posts as I need to do some more work. Again, Thanks!

Personally I have only told my parents, husband, oldest daughter and sister. Don't plan on telling anyone else. I feel like it's no ones business and don't want to risk being judged. I will deal with people when the time comes regarding my weight loss.