Nybody out there starting this adventure that is in their 50's?

I'm 53, fixin to be 54 in December. My surgery date is November 14th, as long as i pass the nicotene test this Thursday. I quit smoking 3 weeks ago! Yay me!

_{Thats awesome!!! good for you, and good luck}

I'm 42 but my body feels like I'm alot older than that!So many back surgeries takes it's toll.

I am also 53 and my surgery date is December 4th of 2012! Having RNY because of diabetes. I meet with the doctor tmrw to sign consents and then get my labs done. I am really looking to the health benefits this surgery offers.

Good luck!!

Well I'm 49..had surgery Nov 20th...I'm definitely looking forward to some new beginnings

I am 53 yrs old and had surgery on Oct 24th, 2012. I was supposed to have a vertical sleeve, but the week before surgery, I had an upper endoscopy. They found Barretts esophagus, so I had the RNY procedure. Things are going pretty well. I try to get in 60 gms. of protein per day and 48 oz of water. I am down 20 lbs. and exercising 30 min per day.....whew!

Good for you!! Go Girl!! I have my rny Dec. 20th. I pray I do as well!!

Teresa

I am 57 having revision from band to rny tomorrow. Hope to have some healthy years in this second half of my life.

Good luck Vicki! Will be thinking of you!

Thank you Sky. Sure feels good knowing I have the support from folks here. Nobody understands like we do. My family is supportive but still hard for them to grasp. Hugs to you.

Good Luck Vicki! sending you prayers

Hello everyone! 51 year old here but I don't feel that seasoned! My initial consultation with the surgeon was Nov 12, 2012. PCP had sent all information before the appointment. Insurance approved Nov 29. Now waiting for surgeons office to schedule all the lovely tests. Anticipating surgery mid Jan. Looking forward to losing my extra body and hopefully improving insulin resistance, blood pressure and cholesterol. Thank you everyone for sharing. It really helps us newbies!

Nybody out there starting this adventure that is in their 50's?

I am. I am 53

I am so not seasoned either, 56, but my brain thinks I am still in my 30s, I am not looking to get skinny or hot like alot of the younger folks, or have a baby, I just want to also get healthy, stop taking meds for diabetes, cholestrol and high blood pressure, I dont have high blood pressure but they put me on the meds because of the diabetes. I also just want to be able to get around better for my grand daughter, she is 5 and needs me to take her places that are fun and do things. my pre op visit is dec 20th, with the surgeon, then my surgery is december 31, so excited but so nervous,