I'm finally thinking seriously about having WLS - gastric sleeve in particular. Worry that I am too old to have this done - I'm 56. I'd love to hear from other 50 somethings who had surgery in their 50's. What was your experience like? Anyone use Medicare? Am I crazy to consider this at my age?

Thanks @@proudgrammy

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No your not crazy i had sleeve last may 21,15 at age of 57, i am in a better place for it!! zero regrets.

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I too am at my goal of 120. i starter at 258. i am off insulin, two Bp meds, cholesterol med, and a sleep apnea machine. I love i can fit in booths , i can ride amusement park

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I am 57 and am 7 mos. post op.Weight loss of 78 lbs. I feel great!! Surgery was a breeze, tired a lot for the first few months.That has resolved now.I have so much more energy!,but you must be faithful to taking your vitamins everyday! My knees don't bother me anymore.I can move so much faster.Can't wait to reach my goal!! Good luck and don't put it off

I'm going to be 60 in September and am 9 months pat op. 63lbs down and 20 to go to goal. I walk about 5 miles every morning with my dogs before I get on with my chores and working for my husband. All the bits of my anatomy that were falling to bits before surgery are still falling to bits but they don't hurt nearly so much due to the fact that they are not carrying around the weight of about 8 newborn babies!!!!!!! Scary eh! I've got muscles now instead of bags of lard. Yay! I'm wearing clothes that I like instead of tents and wearing vertiginous (well, they are for an old git) wedges. I'm loving life.

Had mine on Jan 3rd I'm 50 almost 51 on Feb 1st I had no problems I'm recovering well I'm glad I had it I have no regrets looking forward to this journey

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Hello Everyone

I am scheduled for surgery 2/21 and am getting very anxious , I am diabetic and I have to drink Water all night long because my mouth gets so dry I feel like I'm going to choke , so just worried because the night before I have to be npo after midnight

I'm otherwise very excited I am 57 and this seems like such a long time coming

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Hi Guys, I had my Gastric Sleeve at 52 it was the best decision I ever made in my life. THAT WAS 4 MONTHS AGO SW 268/ CW 209

I'm 53 years old having my sleeve surgery on 2/20 feeling very excited!


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Lap band at 54 now sleeve at 58. Hoping this is the charmer.

Hi I am 56 and will be having Gastric sleeve surgery on 4/29 in Tijuana. I can't tell you how excited I am.

This is going to change your life. Just stay true to the plan. My grandkids call me Big Moma now the laugh and say skinny moma. But I will always be big Moma. Be blessed ,CG

Had my sleeve at 55- best decision ever. I'm almost 2 years out. I test as physically fit for my age and being a female. I went from a morbidly obese couch potato to fit and active!

I am having gastric sleeve on April 25(2days before my 59th birthday). I want to feel good in my 60s and years after that. I have teen age grandaughters and they have been my biggest supporters. I am doing this for me. I will be self pay, but I know it will be worth it.

This is my first post on this site. I'm 61 and having my sleeve done tomorrow the 17th. I'm nervous but reading all these posts from all of us in the same age range makes it much easier. Thanks all.

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