I'm noticing more young women getting surgery. I'm wondering if anyone else had it in 50 or 60s and how you did?

On the sunny side of 60, 4 weeks out from surgery and really, really looking forward to being a feisty old lady like my great grandmother and great aunt who lived to 96!

Had the surgery, doing great will be going back to work on Wednesday. Down 7 lbs last time I weighed. Had very little discomfort to speak of. Blood pressure is down to normal with 2 1/4 pills, which I'll probably have to take because of dystolic disfunction of the heart, still taking a little insulin on the pump but actually running close to normal in the 80's. Stamia is still weak but understand, I'm not as young as I use to be, but doing better than when I had the lapband.

I'm 57 and had my surgery oct. 1st 2013

I'm 69 and scheduled for surgery on Nov 19. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and reflux, so I am so looking forward to this procedure. I am in the process of seeing many specialists and having tests done, but I am feeling confident and hopeful. In my heart I am still in my 50s. Lol

I turned 55 a week after my surgery on 8/26/2013. Yesterday was 6 weeks post op. Doing well.

I'm 69 and scheduled for surgery on Nov 19. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and reflux, so I am so looking forward to this procedure. I am in the process of seeing many specialists and having tests done, but I am feeling confident and hopeful. In my heart I am still in my 50s. Lol

Know what you mean about still being in your 50's in your heart, that is the reason for my screen name. I had lapband at 68 removed just before my 71 birthday and had RNY bypass on 9/11 after my 71st birthday. Went back to work two weeks later with RNY and actually 4 days after lapband. I have the same health issues, plus dystolic dysfunction of the heart. I'm doing great, slowly losing but then I actually didn't have that much more to lose. Diabetes is better controlled and hopefully in a few months will no longer have to take insulin. They dropped my cholestrol medications plus one of my high blood pressures. I'll never be off my blood pressure meds, but it is an improvement. If you feel 50 now by the time you lose your weight you should be about 29.

Know what you mean about still being in your 50's in your heart' date=' that is the reason for my screen name. I had lapband at 68 removed just before my 71 birthday and had RNY bypass on 9/11 after my 71st birthday. Went back to work two weeks later with RNY and actually 4 days after lapband. I have the same health issues, plus dystolic dysfunction of the heart. I'm doing great, slowly losing but then I actually didn't have that much more to lose. Diabetes is better controlled and hopefully in a few months will no longer have to take insulin. They dropped my cholestrol medications plus one of my high blood pressures. I'll never be off my blood pressure meds, but it is an improvement. If you feel 50 now by the time you lose your weight you should be about 29. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Looking forward to feeling like 29. Give my daughter a run for her money. Have two Dr appts to go, cardiologist and kidney specialist. So far everything is progressing smoothly. I have been cleaning out refrig and pantry in preparation. Trying to lose weight now and shrink that liver. Love this website, so much information. The one thing I am sensing is that taste buds change after surgery, so some of my purchase may not be to my liking after surgery. Will have to keep that in mind before doing too much more. Just want to be ready.

So far, I tried a Cheesit (sp) and didn't care for the flavor. Also, protein powder being too sweet so have to make sure what I add to my smoothies. Tried some deli meat, it is too salty. Tried Wendy's chilli, that was okay. That is the extent of what I have noticed my taste buds changing. I'm sure more is to come. Just have to get hungry to try more things.

I just made a protein shake with blackberries, 1/2 cup milk and water. It is so thick. You cannot drink it, you have to gulp. This wont work post surgery. Not real fond of it either. Blackberries were frozen, so might not be freshest. Anyone experimenting with protein shakes?

I just made a protein shake with blackberries' date=' 1/2 cup milk and water. It is so thick. You cannot drink it, you have to gulp. This wont work post surgery. Not real fond of it either. Blackberries were frozen, so might not be freshest. Anyone experimenting with protein shakes?[/quote']

I add sf syrups to change it up.

Molly 10/2

Where are you getting your sf syrups?

Where are you getting your sf syrups?

Amazon and a local grocery store. Look for Torani and DaVinci brands.

Thanks, you just add them to like a purchased vanilla protein drink or make one yourself. What flavor do you like the best?

My favorite, even though you didn't ask me, is coconut. Also have irish creme & banana which I haven't tried yet. Also Kaluha which is okay.

Thanks' date=' you just add them to like a purchased vanilla protein drink or make one yourself. What flavor do you like the best?[/quote']

To vanilla base, my favorite is adding Irish cream, Kailua and almond together equal parts. Tastes like a Mudslide. I also like cherry for cherry vanilla.

To chocolate base, my favorite is adding Hazelnut, close second is raspberry.

Molly 10/2