If you fit the above, please join in this thread.

Hi D Mixon,

Welcome... we certainly are a friendly warm group so you will have lots of support from all of us. I know it has helped me to browse the chat rooms and open forums. I tried to view your profile and noticed you placed "undecided" regarding having the surgery. Is this correct? Talk to us girl... what is troubling you?

No I have definitely decided. Hopefully it will be in March. I am self pay and will have all my funds together at that time. I have had phone consult w/ my Dr. And he saw no problem . I love this site! I am 61 yrs. old and very blessed health wise except bad knees. I have gained a lot of courage and insight while getting an occasional giggle from the group on here.

Hi, Welcome to this friendly thread. I have very bad knees also. I was told that my only option was 2 knee replacements. The pain had become unbearable and that helped my decision to get the sleeve. I had surgery on November 14 and have now lost 45 pounds. I am 55 years old. I am off pain medication and am walking for at least an hour a day. It was the best decision I have ever made.

I have already had 2 replacements on the same knee and now I'm having trouble with the other. Two years ago I gave my insurance provider (BC/BS) a choice . A $12,000 sleeve surgery or a $75,000 knee surgery. Since my plan doesn't cover weight reduction they happily chose the later. And we wonder why medical insurance is so high.

Hi' date=' Welcome to this friendly thread. I have very bad knees also. I was told that my only option was 2 knee replacements. The pain had become unbearable and that helped my decision to get the sleeve. I had surgery on November 14 and have now lost 45 pounds. I am 55 years old. I am off pain medication and am walking for at least an hour a day. It was the best decision I have ever made.[/quote']

So encouraged that you were able to do so well!

Hi Dmixon, I have one bad knee but after surgery and losing 58 lbs so far my knee doesn't hurt much anymore! I am doing treadmill at 3 miles an hour and doing two miles in 49 minutes a min of three times a week, knee is holding up great! 57 years old and am hopeful to avoid any more major health issues!! Welcome

LOL... we should rename this thread for the over 50 crowd!! I am 59 and also have bad knees but only had a meniscus repair on one which has weakened the knee alot. I feel pretty confident with weight loss and more walking I should get the use of it back. I can already get up the stairs a little better now!

I must have missed all those unfriendly threads people are talking about. I guess it's because once I start reading something I don't like, I click on the next interesting topic.

Over 50 thread? Guess I'll be back in about 11 years.

Oh come on, us over 50 gals can be fun!!!!! Apparently we'll need to oil up our joints and knees first.

Yea I need a little oil for my ankles. Using the treadmill seems to be irritating them! Any ideas in how to better support my ankles while exercising? Also any thoughtson good workout shoes??

Hi ibehere10, My ankles grab me to at odd times while walking. We lose weight even in our feet! Try an ankle brace or wrap with an ace bandage before getting on the treadmill. A really good sneaker to walk in is essential for me. One that gives ankle support even better. Since my feet are 9.5 4E wide its hard to find shoes that fit except New Balance but I would do some research online. Some people swear by Rockport brand but a shoe that has a good arch support and feels great to step in to may be great. Try going to an athletic retail store and try on several kinds to find what is best for you. Just because they are super pricy doesn't mean they are the best.

Thanks flying dove!!

I think it's time to re-discover this thread people.

How are you doing Aussie ! How's the beach?