I am 66 and had surgery 5 weeks ago. I have lost a total of 33 lbs since the beginning of pre-op. Due to pain issues I am not able to exercise as many do. I can walk but it is very cold where I live and it would have to be in the house or the mall. I have gone to the mall numberous times but still can only walk a short distance and then I must sit down. I have only lost 1 lb in the last 2 weeks. It is very discouraging. I can not eat much. I try to drink all that is required but that is very hard also. Protein about 50 a day.

I would like to hear from others that are my age and how you are doing. Most people that post are 40 or less and don't have the problems older people have.

The word was s l u t

Isn't that nuts that they bleep that out. It's not even a bad word. It's not even a swear word. There are some 4 letter words that I see no reason to use on the board, but some it just seems childish to **** it out.

if my husband's name was D I C K and I wrote D**k, I'd never be able to use his name!

hahahaha... sorry, it's just funny that the words are actually being censored. Anyhow, I am 56, have had total knee replacement 3 times (right knee was screwed up the 1st time), a foot rebuilt, and I don't exercise at all. Yes, I am stupid and lazy. I've also been dealing with surgery & chemo & radiation for uterine cancer so, weightloss has kind of taken a back seat. Even so, I have lost a LOT of weight in the past 11 months and I am so happy that I got the sleeve. I don't think I would have had the strength to deal with all of this if I was still 100 lbs heavier than I am now. So, the weight will continue to come off and exercise if you can when you can. You will just start doing more the more weight you lose because it doesn't hurt to walk or stand any more!

I'm 64 I had my sleeve done on April 5th. I have lost a total of 70 lbs. since I started my jouney. The excersice I prefer is the stationary bike. I'm able tout on a recorded tv show and pedal away. I usually go 15-20 mins. at one time. just moderate pace. Hope this helps.

Outrigger!

I'm 59 and most of the posts I read from post-op people -- be they under 40 or in their sixties are VERY good!!

Could it be that you are just scared? We all feel (regardless of age) at least a little nervous about such a big step.

Or, could it be that you still good enough that such a drastic response isn't something you really want? (Just trying

to get to the root here).

Either way you chose -- YOU are the one to chose decisions -- don't let ANYone pressure you (including me!)

God Bless you Hon,

WeeWers

Don't give up! I was 65 when I was sleeved in Nov. I was 225.5 at my highest and weighed 158.4 today. My youngest is 39 and I finally weigh less than my husband and less than I weighed when she was born. Walked a 5k a week ago for the first time!!

Now have lost over 95% of my goal weight. Wearing 8P short which I have never worn. How is everyone else doing? Had a hard time finding this thread.

I am doing great. After 4 years, I had gained 15 lbs back. I was so upset. I have taken all but 3 lbs of my regain off. I'm going to get back to 135 if it kills me!

I've just finally learned not to graze and have one planned snack after dinner.

Maintenance is not a free for all! I found out the hard way.

Almost 64 and the process (surgery) was a piece of cake. or easy as pie? (oops, food porn). I have lost 100# from my highest weight, am 5 months out, and now losing at from 1 to 3# a week. No rush, I got the time...

The research says that the sleeve is fine for up to (at least) age 70...

I am 68 and 3.5 weeks out. I have lost 14 lbs. since my pre op weight. I had a complication so I really feel I am only 2 weeks out. I expect that I may lose a bit slower than the younger folk on the forum. I have not began my exercise program yet because I was just released to drive, etc yesterday. I plan to attend my Silver Sneakers exercise program as they have a one hour chair based exercise and then I will walk on the treadmill for as long as I'm comfortable. Based on my doctor's goal I have 100 lbs to lose. I figure I will do this journey at about 2/3 the pace of the young folk. LOL

I am 68 and 3.5 weeks out. I have lost 14 lbs. since my pre op weight. I had a complication so I really feel I am only 2 weeks out. I expect that I may lose a bit slower than the younger folk on the forum. I have not began my exercise program yet because I was just released to drive, etc yesterday. I plan to attend my Silver Sneakers exercise program as they have a one hour chair based exercise and then I will walk on the treadmill for as long as I'm comfortable. Based on my doctor's goal I have 100 lbs to lose. I figure I will do this journey at about 2/3 the pace of the young folk. LOL

I'm not sure mine was at a slower rate. See the surgeon on Monday for my 1 year check-up. I'm over 95% of Excessive Weight Loss and I will be 67 in Jan.

I'll let you know what he says!

I'm not sure mine was at a slower rate. See the surgeon on Monday for my 1 year check-up. I'm over 95% of Excessive Weight Loss and I will be 67 in Jan. I'll let you know what he says!

I turned 66 a few weeks ago. Getting sleeved on Dec. 10th. Sure hope to be your twin in a year!! You have done amazingly.

think that sizing has changed since I'm now in a 8Pshort and I never wore that size when I was much smaller in college....before kids. I have 4 pounds to goal and see the surgeon tomorrow for my 1 year check up!!! Excited!!

Are any of you getting medicare to pay for it? everyone here in Oregon is really getting impatient that it's never going to be covered here.