No One In The Sixties?

[Sunshine_Gal 68]

I turned 65 in December and was waiting for this birthday so I'd have Medicare and be able to have surgery. I had Gastric bypass on January 16th four weeks ago today. I'm down 32 pounds since my first doctor appointment December 30th. I'm happy but really surprised I haven't lost more. Seems like its really slow coming off for as little as I eat. I also had a seven day stall at week three and have just lost the last two pounds. Still have that little scary doubt in the back of my mind maybe it won't work for me. I'll be better after I see another 10-20 pounds come off.

[fuzzyfeline 12]

Hi Boomers. I'm 65 and 23 days post op. I'm not a grandmother but still looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life. This is my 3d day of stalling at the same weight but I guess that's just my body reacting to the surgery and diet. I'm 32 lbs down from surgery and 45 since liquid diet. I'm healing nicely , feeling better each day. We are Boomers; we changed the world once and now we're changing ourselves.

[Julie norton 2,850]

Hi fuzzy

Welcome... You are doing well.. Losing steadily !

Doing Protein and Water and walking seem to be the most common denominator for success that I read.

I'm 60 and not a grandma either... But a wedding next month for my son may move that along... I just smile and let the bride scurry for details. She is a wonderful girl????

I'm am 8 years out and sooo happy with my choice. Hope you will be too!

[Dave Butler 10]

I am 60 and had bypass 3 months ago exactly. Lost 75 pounds and feeling MUCH better. Actually down 105 pounds since I lost 30 prior to surgery. Can't wait to see what my new life looks like

[jillwillhide 1]

Hi Kathy,

So happy for you! I was 66 when I had my surgery two years ago and am thankful every day for that opportunity. I feel so much better than I used to. And l love that I have the energy now to play and almost keep up with the grandkids. Hope you enjoy your benefits from the wls . And it doesn't hurt that I can wear clothes and look nice in them.????

[Lenebeany32 0]

I am 60. Just had surgery Sep 21 and it has been painful recovery. So happy for you.

[jillwillhide 1]

So happy for you. Sounds like you are so successful!

[2twinkle 86]

Howdy folks!

Glenn, I was just remembering my excitement the days before the surgery.

Due to BP and the mayo Clinic team I was pretty well prepared for it.

It went swimmingly for me!

No problems, no issues, no pain.

The only thing I really experience is: Now that I finally can loose weight, feeling impatient to get to my goals.

I removed my 'surgery date' ticker when I hit Onederland.

My only regret is not doing it sooner. Like in my 50s or even 40s.

[2twinkle 86]

#69

I have to say I never in my wildest dreams thought I would fit into a size 6 Petite pair of jeans, but yup, went shopping and 8's were too big. Amazing though.. My BMI still says I am Obese at 31.5! Makes no sense to me! Who sets these numbers! I have to go from obese to overweight before I am normal range! Really, is normal a size zero for heaven's sake! I am a grandma (age60) wearing size 6. Couldn't be happier and I will just ignore the BMI stats!

Yeah really!

I like my curves.

[bugsy72 117]

I'm 61 and had RNY on Dec 1. I'm feeling great--it's only been 12 days. I lost 22 pounds so far with pre-diet and post surgery loss. Woohooo! I also have 3 grandkids and want to be around for them. I also have a disabled adult daughter and NEED to be around a long time to help her as well. Lots of reasons. I have no regrets with the surgery yet. I hope I don't ever have regrets!

[SactoWendy 17]

I'm 62 and had rny on 1/12/2016. I'm still taking pain meds but it's getting better thankfully.

[Dave Butler 10]

I had my surgery about 10 months ago at age 60. Lost 146 pounds from my highest weight. Was at a party last night and caught a glimpse of my full reflection and thought, maybe for the first time ever, 'damn I look good". My motivation was health not looks but damn I am looking good.

[skinnyrita 188]

Hey Everyone,

I'm 61 and had vSG on May 15th 2015. I've lost 68 lbs and am approaching my goal. I never post on the 60s forum because it seemed that there wasn't much happening here. I'm glad to find its not true! I'll be 62 in March and hoping to reach my goal by then. There's a lot of strength and wisdom in this group- let's keep posting and encouraging each other!

[StabMyFinger 19]

It's been a long time in posting anything. Had my by pass 6/21/15, the by pass itself was successful, but ran into problems. My colon was stapled and I ended up in the hospital for 21 days. Now,6 months away and I feel terrific. I ended up with snowstorms bag for 4 months as my colon healed. Total of 36 days in the hospital from 3 different surgerys. Would I do it again, yes in a minute. I've had surgery to remove the bag and retook up my insides and feel wonderful. Am inFlorida now recoooperating. I walk 3 - 5 miles a day and have no regrets!

[bugsy72 117]

@@StabMyFinger

Wow, what a long journey you've had. I'm so glad your spirits are still positive and you're happy you had the surgery! God bless you!