I wondered if I was too old to have this done. I'm 66. But I went ahead with the surgery on 8/28/12. Lost 41 lbs. feeling great. My only challenge is getting in enough Protein and liquids because I get full so fast. I've always been a speed eater, so it's hard for me to slow down, too.

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I wondered if I was too old to have this done. I'm 66. But I went ahead with the surgery on 8/28/12. Lost 41 lbs. feeling great. My only challenge is getting in enough Protein and liquids because I get full so fast. I've always been a speed eater, so it's hard for me to slow down, too.
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I'm 65. I'm on 2 week pre op, scheduled 10/5.

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I'm 65, and scheduled for October 5.

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Excited for you good luck!!

I'm not feeling well I don't think the protein is agreeing with me! Any problems for you . Headache nauseous it's not a good feeling.

I think that headache thing is pretty common when doing the shakes. I am right behind you in 2 weeks.....

Hang in there. Try some broth in between....

I think that headache thing is pretty common when doing the shakes. I am right behind you in 2 weeks.....
Hang in there. Try some broth in between....

The headache faded for me. I don't have broth option. 3 shakes, 1 protein bar, 1 pre me xed protect n "soup". Sugar free Jello, Crystal Light. Tea W stevia

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I had headaches also but found if I kept up with my fluids I felt so much better...I'm over 4 months out and feel great!!! I had some problems with diarrhea but they found I had a Bactria in my gut and after some antibiotics...I'm finally doing okay. It's funny...being down almost 100lbs...bones are appearing in places I had forgotten that they were there...my jaw line...my hips...my shoulders. I still feel like myself..just better.

100 pounds is just an amazing amount of weight. Next month is my three-year anniversary. I've kept my weight stable the whole time. Not every day has been perfect, but i find ways to compensate for my humanity. i'm 64 now. I wish I could lose more than the 140 i've lost, but my body doesn't seem to want to lose it.

id say my biggest mistake was starting exercise so late in the process. but now i'm in Spin Class 4x a week, and I love that. I have amazing legs. ?

anyone reading this, do t let your age hold you back. i've cured myself of life threatening diabetes and that includes all the other stuff too. and no more sleep apnea either.

my life is so different because of my weight loss and i am grateful every single day.

140 down!!' Wow....my plan is to lose 150 when I'm done. I'm not worried about how long it takes...I just want to see around 8 lbs a month come off. I have been blessed cuz I haven't had any stalls yet...well except a slow down when I caused it by eating too much cheese...I limit that now. I still can't eat most things made with flour...gives me tummy pain so I still am on mostly just protein and fluids with an occasional bite of fresh fruit and veggies .

I'm not feeling well I don't think the protein is agreeing with me! Any problems for you . Headache nauseous it's not a good feeling.

Thanks everyone I am feeling better! Increased liquids helped. You sure don't get hungry with all this protein in you! Good luck to all!

Thanks everyone I am feeling better! Increased liquids helped. You sure don't get hungry with all this protein in you! Good luck to all!

Did anyone have to get a chest x-ray thee week before surgery they just told me I need one now I'm worried!

chest x-ray before surgery is standard!

chest x-ray before surgery is standard!

Okay thank you! That eased my mind a bit!

good luck!!

good luck!!

Thank you!