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Hello I am new here, I am scheduled to have my surgery December 4, 2014 . Looking to correspond with people wHo have had gastric sleeve age 50 or older. I will appreciate hearing anything that may help me in my venture to better healthy living. Thanks!!

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I am over 50 and feeling much better since I have been losing weight. I had the surgery because I was tired of joint pain, being out of breath, and couldn't walk very far without my feet hurting. I also had leg swelling that never seemed to go away. I no longer have joint pain, walking is a breeze and I look better too. I will see in December if I can lose some meds or the cpap. Best decision I have made since I divorced my hubby!

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I'm over 50, haven't had surgery yet -- surgeon appt on Nov 12th - :o)

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I will be 59 four days before my surgery. I am scared but I am more scared to continue down this unhealthy trail I am on. I have many health issues that I got to do it.

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Ladies there is a group for the 50's it's called... New to the Fifties. It has like 29 pages to it now, lots of good people on it and lots of information.

I'm 57 just had the sleeve done a week ago. Doing well now getting in my fluids, wish I could do more but one day at a time.

Come on over to the fifties group and check us out.

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I was a month shy of 50 when I had my sleeve, and I am thrilled with the results thus far and am enjoying feeling and looking younger! Knee pain greatly diminished, spine less pain, actually everything hurts less, and I have greater ease of movement overall. Best decision ever.

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I am 50 and I had surgery 5 days ago. I have had no real issues, I feel good and Im down 28 lbs counting my pre op diet days. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!

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I will be 62 this month. I had DS surgery in June of this year. This is something I wanted for me. Tired of being tired!.......still working....still raising kids and tired all of the time!


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I will be 62 this month. I had DS surgery in June of this year. This is something I wanted for me. Tired of being tired!.......still working....still raising kids and tired all of the time!

Looks like you're making great progress! I hope you turn the corner soon & not so tired.

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Betty, I am 62 and hoping to have surgery in the next few months. In the process of jumping through the hoops right now. I would also like to hear about the sleeve journeys of those over 50. It is finally time for me!

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I am 59 was sleeved on Oct 9. Today was my first day to eat soft foods, Dummy me sautéed broccoli. NOOOO my stomach about killed me I had 2 oz of salmon and 1 oz broccoli. I think its too soon for broccoli. Anyone have any suggestions on what to eat? I appreciate hearing from everyone.

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I will be 53 next week, and had RNY on Jun 10, 2014. Have lost 78 lbs so far. I made the decision to have RNY when I found out I needed a total knee replacement. I had the knee replacement 9 weeks ago. Would be glad to answer any questions you have.

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Im 54 had gastric bypass june 17 2013. said bye bye to 130 lbs. Welcome to all

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