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

Just found this forum and love it cuz I am 52 and did this just for health reasons and the smaller size clothes is just an added perk. I had surgery 11/19/2012 have lost 59 pounds as of today and I must say I have never felt better. My husband and two sons have been beside me since day one my daughter not so much but she is starting to come around finally' date=' I hope. I was feeling kinda down as the weight loss is going alot slower and I am excersising twice a day ( and loving it, who would have thought that) but then I realized I am below 200 pounds for the first time since 1992 and have gone from a size 26 jean to a size 16. So I am ready to celebrate and pat myself on the back. I guess the biggest thing I have learned about myself is that I can do this and no one else can, and it is all about me, and that is ok. For those who are getting ready to have surgery remember this is life changing and it is a tool for you but it is also work. Sorry for the long post but feeling really good about myself and surgery and life in general. Hope everyone has a great day from sunny northeast PA. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Welcome and congrat!!! I had mine done 12/20/12 and have lost 42 lbs. I also did it for health reasons, diabetes. Everything else is just icing on the cake so to speak!

Teresa

I'm 50 takes more time for results but still in the game, right gang?

I just turned 50 yesterday... Surgery 16 days ago. I think it's going to be a long hard journey but worth it in the end. I just want the scale to move!!!! Cheers to protein!

YAY! And welcome to our little group. It is an amazing forum

Hi ladies I'm to be 56 this year and having my surgery one week this Monday the 25th. I'm finding it hard to believe I'm having this done seems like it hasn't set in yet weird huh? I'm afraid ill really be panic struck the day before or the day of the surgery. Anyone else feel like this?

Oh and here is the worst photo anyone has on here! Taken last summer daughter took it. This pic made my mind up! I was on the fence for a long time. I really thought they deleted it once I told them that but I just found it on my iPad. I'm getting this enlarged, yes making it even bigger to remind me how absolutely disgusting I am. I know no one would have the nerve to post such a pic I should win a prize I think for the ugliest pic or for the most nerve. Lol just a good thing I live in the woods and no neighbors to see this.

Damn I'm such a hottie! I hear the cat calls now !! Ok I'll shut up about it already. Lol

Damn I'm such a hottie! I hear the cat calls now !! Ok I'll shut up about it already. Lol

I know just how you feel! I have a similar picture my sister in law posted on Facebook. It was awful but I made it easier to make the decision. I am 2 weeks post op. 22 lbs gone.

I have one that would top all

Look that will make you do something but I also have Lymphedema in my legs it's unbelievable how much they have went down already

Hi Everyone! I am 49 but will turn 50 in September. I am preop now for RNY. It will be a revison from lapband which I have had for 5 years. My surgery is May 15th. Scared and excited!

I had my surgery in February and hope to be sporting a totally fabulous figure for my 50th birthday in October this year. My primary reasons were also to reap the health benefits (blood sugar is regular, no more aches and pains, can exercise again) and to sail into the second half of my life with more energy and joy than I finished up the first half with.

The best is yet to come!

I just turned 50 yesterday... Surgery 16 days ago. I think it's going to be a long hard journey but worth it in the end. I just want the scale to move!!!! Cheers to protein!

Happy birthday, girl!

Hi everyone. I'm 49 and will be 50 in Nov. I had RNY surgery April 22, 2013. Five days later I was back in the ER and had to have emergency surgery for a incarcerated hernia that happened at one of the larger incision sites. I've been back home since Sunday and still very sore on the left side. Not having any problem keeping liquid or anything down....so I'm very thankful for that. Just wish the soreness would go away. I love hearing about everyones experience, the good and the bad

What is like to know is?........ Does it take older people like myself longer to lose the weight as opposed to people not in their fifties? I will ask my dr. When I see him but if you know do tell please.