I am probably older than most others on this site. I am still on the supervised diet and I can't wait to be sleeved. My cardiologist suggested I look into WLS. It just never occured to me previously. I am so glad that I did. I have alot of medical issues that I am hoping will get better with the surgery. Most of all I want to look good as well as feel good. I sent my two children to professional school, now it is my turn.

You don't say how old you are, but there are many here who are in their 50's and 60's. There are some age related forums listed-you might check into those.

I will be 57 next month, and thought I was too old. But after only losing 75lbs I feel like I'm 20 years younger!!

I am a young 60. Congratulations on you weight loss. I am hoping to have my surgery late May. It can't come soon enough.

I'm also just around the corner from 60, so you're not alone in this...it also seems we live in the same area. I had my surgery at the end of November and am so happy with my decision!

I guess I'm the senior here at 64 (63 when I had surgery in Oct '11). As I've said before and often, my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I had a perfect surgery, have never thrown up or suffered undue discomfort... I am one happy camper. I'm down 66 pounds and am just trying to get to onederland in February. I'll update my ticker then!

I am 55 and soon to be 56 . I have not had any difficulties with my procedure and am loving the results. I feel so much better and alot healthier. I have so much more energy now. I love my sleeve.

I am 62 (for another month anyway) and am so happy that I had my procedure! It is the best decision I ever made! I am so much healthier and a lot happier. I have been able to stop several of my medications, and know that I feel SO much better! Have never had any real complications. Loving my Sleeve!

I recently turned 55 and I'm approaching the one year anniversary of my sleeve. I have had no significant problems since surgery, have gotten off of my CPAP machine, all my blood pressure meds, and all of my cholesterol meds. I feel about 20 years younger than I was feeling!

Go for it - you will feel much better and younger after your surgery. Best of luck to you.

I am going to be 55 soon, only 6 weeks post op. This topic seemed to bring together many from my age group. Did anyone here have an issue with losing weight at the beginning? I have not lost any weight since my 2 week check up and it's getting discouraging. I have but one day to lose the the 6 lb goal that my Dr gave me. I dread going to the Dr's and nutritionist appointments on Thursday.

I feel very fortunate that my Doctor has not mentioned anything about goals. I mean how much control do we really have over this whole thing? I think most everyone is eating close to the minimum necessary to sustain life!! do they expect us to go down to 400 calories a day?

Unless of course someone is eating nothing but candy and donuts. But I doubt that is the case.

Hi Castletree

You are right. We do live in the same area. I will be having my sleeve at Valley Hospital. Did you stay in Rockland for your surgery? Good luck with your weight loss. You are on your way.

I had my surgery at Valley Hospital too (Dr. Beth Schrope). Wonderful doctors, wonderful staff, wonderful nurses, wonderful hospital. You're gonna do great!

I am going to be 55 soon, only 6 weeks post op. This topic seemed to bring together many form my age group. Did anyone here have an issue with losing weight at the beginning? I have not lost any weight since my 2 week check up and it's getting discouraging. I have but one day to lose the the 6 lb goal that my Dr gave me. I dread going to the Dr's and nutritionist appointments on Thursday.

I know it feels discouraging and I was the first time I hit a wall but your body will adjust and then the pounds will come again. Just keep doing the right thing and the scale will move again. I've been in a rut for the last 2 weeks, going up a pound, down a pound. I just stopped weighing myself every day and will try once a week (and maybe walk a little more to give it a nudge) LOL

castletree

I will be having my surgery by Dr. Silva in the same group. I am so glad to find someone who had success with that Drs group and the hosital

Thanks,

Fran

It is great to hear everyones stories! I am 39, will be 40 in June. I never consider WLS until my employer sent out an email saying it was now covered in our plan! I made my first appointment Nov 1, 2011 and weight in at 307! I am 6'0 tall and in high school I was 180. I have to have 6 months of supervised weight loss which I started the second week of December. I am now down to 278! I probably won't be able to have surgery until June (my big 40th birthday present to myself!) I am so excited and feeling so much better already! Friends tell me " your doing so good you may not even surgery!" I still do because I know my track record and it is too easy to put the weight back on!! I just hope that I can convince my husband to follow!