Surgery after 65

[rinny11 17]

We are all different when it comes to our bodies. Whatever works for you is what you need to stay with. I really appreciate all your in-put on what your going through. Stay well.

[rinny11 17]

Hi Everyone, I might need shoulder surgery and I'm wondering if this will interfere with my bypass surgery. I will have all my requirements in on April 7, but I'm thinking shoulder surgery will be before April. Has anyone had a similar situation?

[lkm96h 20]

Hi Everyone, I might need shoulder surgery and I'm wondering if this will interfere with my bypass surgery. I will have all my requirements in on April 7, but I'm thinking shoulder surgery will be before April. Has anyone had a similar situation?

Hi I had to have hip surgery on Dec 23 2013, so glad I did . My surgeon wants me to wait for at least 4 months before my gastric surgery. I thought it was a long time, but your body DOES need to heal. I now feel great, and I think I am about ready. All of your systems need to be healed. I want to feel real good before I do the gastric bypass!

[pquinn181 21]

Sally, Rinny, IKM96 - where are you? I haven't seen any posts from any of you. I finally have a surgery date of 15 Apr. It took a week for my approval from Medicare. Sally how are doing since your surgery? Mary did you back out or do you still plan to have surgery? I know you need shoulder surgery first. Is that still on for April? IKM did you have your hip surgery yet? Hope all goes/went well.

[rinny11 17]

Hi Pquinn and everyone, I haven't beenon the site lately ,trying to get everything done before I get my shoulder fixed because it sounds like I'll only have one arm for awhile. I'm still going to do bypass as soon as I heal. I have all my requirements done and Dr. Is going to submit to ins. on April 7. I wish I could do the bypass first but I'm experiencing to much shoulder pain, little sleep and a crabby attitude. Pquinn ,I 'm with you ,I'll be a better buddy ,I promise. You keep me posted and I'll keep you posted. As to what happened to everyone else, I thing spring is getting everyone away from the house and enjoying the outside. Stay safe, be happy, enjoy life.

[rinny11 17]

Thanks for the info Ikm96h, I appreciate your help, it was a bummer to have this happen now when I'm so close to my bypass but I accept what I've been given. Thanks again, let's us know your progress, and how you are doing. Stay safe, be happy ,love life

[lkm96h 20]

Are you having shoulder replacement?

[terry1118 1,274]

Hi Everyone, I might need shoulder surgery and I'm wondering if this will interfere with my bypass surgery. I will have all my requirements in on April 7, but I'm thinking shoulder surgery will be before April. Has anyone had a similar situation?

I had rotator cuff surgery about five years ago. Actually it was surgery to remove bone spurs in my shoulder socket but it turned out I had torn my rotator cuff sometime between my MRI and my surgery date. Too bad - the bone spurs would've been a 1-2 week recovery but the rotator cuff was a long, long, loooong recovery. Three months in a sling, months of stiffness and physical therapy exercises. Took about a year to have normal range of motion w/no pain. But after many years of worsening pain till I couldn't even use my arm anymore, it was worth it!

[pquinn181 21]

Mary, so happy to hear from you! Hope your shoulder heals quickly so you can get on with your RNY. When is your shoulder surgery? I'll probably need a friend after my surgery and just before. I'm already nervous but might be a basket case a day or two before the surgery!

IKM glad to see you're still here as well. How are doing since you hip surgery? Hope you're in a lot less pain now.

Pat

[Sallyawbc 46]

pquinn181, what is it with the shoulders, I just scheduled my fsurgery or June 2, outpatient, just a clean up, no rotator cuff repair -Thank goodness. Had major l-shoulder done years ago and it wasn't fun.

I have been reading posts but not participating much. I am actually doing well. losing 4# a week average which is good but had a huge plateau that was very frustrating. Still on soft Protein only which is very boring. Had night nausea for weeks but that has stopped. Eating 1-2 ounces 3 x day and I am never really hungry which is very weird. My energy is finally back, working out twice a week with a trainer.

So glad you have a date, this has been a learning experience everyday. I'm actually trying chicken wings for dinner, minus the skin, am looking for different ways to get my Protein. Promise I will keep up on the posts!!!!!!

[rinny11 17]

My surgery is on the rotator cuff which was also torn by a bone spur, I also have arthritis but he said it may not get any worse once the spur and cuff are repaired.. If the arthritis gets worse we can address it then. That is a big relief. 4 weeks in a sling then I can start physical therapy, I should be good to go for bypass by July? I'm glad to see all the gang is still alive and kicking. LOL. Take care ,be happy love life

[pquinn181 21]

good to hear from you sally. I haven't seen you on here for so long was starting to get worried about you. i'm starting to get worried about my surgery even though i know i'll be fine. my daughter is really worried about me having surgery and i think its rubbing off on me. :-) i have been nervous, and when I get nervous I want to eat. I'm trying not to bcus I really don't want to gain any weight. I hope your shoulder surgery goes well. As we get older there seems to always be something that needs to be fixed! I look forward to hearing from you, Mary and others our age soon.

[dbsylvest 21]

Getting older sure has its trials I wish you the best with your shoulder repair. I'm 63 and have by pass on the 24 th a little nervous. My mom is really upset about it she depends on me . Hope all goes well for all of us let's keep in touch!

[shirlann46 37]

Hi to all of you who are having bypass surgery soon. I know how apprehensive you are feeling right now. I wanted to back out right up to the day of my surgery last October! I didn't tho and I am so glad! I have lost a little over 60 pounds and I have never felt better! I just regret that I didn't do this years ago. I have had no complications at all. The only complaint I have is I have had many stalls. I go weeks without losing any weight, but from what I have read on here that is normal for some people. I wish all of you the best!

[lkm96h 20]

Hi all, just got my date May 5 th........"yikes". I'm actually pretty happy about it. Hearing everyone's stories has helped a lot. I go to a support group, and it's been eye opening. Mostly good stories. So keep the posts coming, we can all benefit from them!. Linda