Hi all, I joined this forum in 2011 anticipating surgery, but my employer's insurance would not approve, but then I came down with leukemia and that totally shot it out of the Water. But I am back and hope it will be happening before the end of the year, with Medicare since I had to stop working.

I am looking for anyone who has been sleeved or going to be for support and encouragement.

I hope some will pick this group to communicate with others.

@@bellabill Hi Lisa and welcome to our group! You'll find a lot of support here. Congrats on starting this exciting future and Happy Birthday too!

Hello all! I am 51 and nearly overlooked this forum because I forget I am over 50! I remember when I thought 50 was old. Anyway I didn't have to lose weight presurgery and my doctor submitted the authorization request to my insurance company. I'm 6 weeks post op and so far so good.

@@bellabill and @@BLERDgirl welcome to our group ladies! and Happy birthday Lisa.

Blerdgirl, I agree... 50 used to seem so old, until you're 50

I'm 51 as well & had my surgery 3 weeks ago.

@@bellabill, @@BLERDgirl, welcome to the group. Lots of support and sharing here. We like to know how everyone is doing so keep us posted !!

@@Vsglady, good to see you, how are you doing ?

Lainie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA !!!

Good morning to all. Hey, happy birthday Lisa. welcome to all. Have a great day. Going to support group at Swedish Hosp. Which is from 10 to 11:30..

@@bellabill Hi Lisa, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! !! . I am fairly new to the group as well. And we have very similar stats, I'm 51 with a BMI of 51 but not for long! . So happy to find this group. I am in Upstate NY but used to live in the Boston area for 22 years (I see you live in Mass)...I miss my red sox and the ocean!

I am scheduled to have surgery on the 24th however that might get pushed out 3 weeks (my doing not the surgeons). I have a major project at work that should have been finished before surgery and its not. I just want to get it under my belt so I wont have to rush back or stress. Hopefully my surgeon will allow for this, not sure, calling on Monday.

So welcome and looking forward to chatting with you all! and Have a great day today!

Martha

Hi all. I am 9 days post surgery and feeling pretty good. Not having any trouble tolerating full liquids and eagerly awating purees. One of my incisions is still a little sore and I am more fatigued than normal but I am suprised how quickly I am recovering. As of this morning I am also down 15lbs! This includes the preop diet, but I am pumped. To those of you who are still waiting it's great on the other side.

@@traveler60 glad to hear you're doing so well! Seeing the scale go down is definitely a motivator. Continued success.

@@ladypoohbear, just read your stats. Your results are phenomenal! Congrats! I'm sure going to the support group helps to keep you on track. I'm Hoping to have great results as well.

I have hypothyroid so I am very nervous that my weight loss may be really slow. I'm Trying not to focus on that & think positive. I truly believe that my thoughts will become my reality.

Anyway, again, great job!

Hey thanks. Think on the positives...even if you loose weight slow...so wat, youre still loosing weight. Have a great day. You will do just fine. Enjoy the journey..

@@bellabill Hi Lisa, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! !! . I am fairly new to the group as well. And we have very similar stats, I'm 51 with a BMI of 51 but not for long! . So happy to find this group. I am in Upstate NY but used to live in the Boston area for 22 years (I see you live in Mass)...I miss my red sox and the ocean!

I am scheduled to have surgery on the 24th however that might get pushed out 3 weeks (my doing not the surgeons). I have a major project at work that should have been finished before surgery and its not. I just want to get it under my belt so I wont have to rush back or stress. Hopefully my surgeon will allow for this, not sure, calling on Monday.

So welcome and looking forward to chatting with you all! and Have a great day today!

Martha

Thank you Martha for the Birthday wish We have a connection and that is Boston! Plus the fact we are going for Weight loss surgery May I ask where did you live while here in MA? I went to school back in the early 80's and never left to go back home in CT. I thought I would move by now but it's hard to depart from New England....

So I will be meeting with the surgeon on the 19th so my date is getting very close. I am thinking Dec. I cannot wait to start my new life It's nice to meet you and the rest of the 50's group

Hello all! I am 51 and nearly overlooked this forum because I forget I am over 50! I remember when I thought 50 was old. Anyway I didn't have to lose weight presurgery and my doctor submitted the authorization request to my insurance company. I'm 6 weeks post op and so far so good.

That is good to hear cause I have not lost a lot of weight prior surgery because of my walking issue with bad knees. Can't weight till surgery!! Keep it up with your

good work!

Edited November 9, 201411 yr by bellabill

Happy Sunday,

I am still in preop stages and did I celebrate my 50th birthday yesterday. I had filet mignon, potatoes etc plus a couple of cosmos and desserts. Not a good choice but heck this is the one b-day that is a milestone. After that I don't care so I should not splurge like I did yesterday. Getting right back on track.

Thank you for the b-day wishes!!

Hi Everyone - New here as well, this my first post. I tend to be rather private with sharing, but once I loosen up, I'm an open book

I'm 58 and so hope to participate in the over 50's forum as I'm thinking most of you will relate to how much one can love the fifties. So much becomes less important (looks, men to some extent (hah), belongings, what others think) and some things become clearly more important (health, relationships with those you love, peace of mind, appreciation of the most simple things).

I have not yet had surgery, but am scheduled for my final review next week, then submittal to insurance, and hope to get in for surgery just prior to Christmas, or just after.

Will keep you all in my thoughts, and look forward to "easing" into chatting with you all. I've learned a lot already from the posts, and will have many questions.

Anyway, best to all!