I constantly run into Sleevers in their 50s and 60s but I would love to get to know some of you who are bypassers. Seems our life experiences and potential difficulties may make us good support for each other! (You know, little things like menopause, arthritis, etc...). Please come out of "hiding" and gather here. I need to see yall in action! And would love to support you as well!

I am 51 and trying desperately to work my way to lap band to bypass revision....this has got to happen...50's are the new 30's in my book...but much wiser!!!

50 is coming fast for me. 7 more months. I was a lap band steer for 4 years till major slip wouldn't go back into place. On my own for the last 3 years. Insurance change & scheduled for my bypass 2 mos from today. Yikes!

Good luck, Ladybug! It is such a disappointing setback when the band fails. Wish we could sue. You will be happy with the bypass. It is, in my opinion, so much easier to deal with than the band.

I am 54 years old 7 months post opp. I had mgb and have lost 93 pounds thus far. My starting weight before surgery was 242. I started exercising and it has made a tremendous difference.

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I just turned 55 in June, I had my surgery done in January of 2013, & I had lost a total of 206 lbs, I've had some big life changes & I also have chronic RA, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism & OA in my hands & knees..my knees are bone on bone & is very difficult to walk, between the stress, constant pain & lack of movement I've gained back 46lbs in a year & a half time..I'm do TERRIFIED that it's all going to come back on, I've been trying to walk some everyday, over the last 6 days I've managed a mile a day, I've cut out the junk, but one of my biggest problems is, that I sleep weird hours & never more than 3 hrs at a stretch do I eat in the middle of the night, UGH..I'm really scared. I also am 1 of those people will weigh themselves a few times a day, I know that's a big no no..if anyone has any ideas how to jump start my weight loss I'd appreciate it, thanks for listening

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I hear you! Went through this terror after my lap band quit working. Of course, some of the weight did come back on because I could eat more. Things to check into: What are you on for thyroid? Synthetic hormones just don't address everything. I found a Dr. who ran the full spectrum thyroid panel that showed the Synthroid was not affecting my T3 and T4 levels. I now take natural desiccated thyroid hormone and my levels are where they should be. You can read more at Stop the Thyroid Madness.

Next, if you have insurance that will cover it, look into knee replacement. It's a huge thing, and scary, but will change your life. My left knee was bone on bone. Finally broke down and had it replaced. Changed my life. Finally, like you said, cut out the junk food and get back to the basics. Eat like you did right after surgery. Focus on grams of protein, fluids, and vitamins. Even being inactive (because I am, totally) you will begin dropping again. May be slow, but down is down, and that's better than up.

I don 't know everything, but I know some of what you are going through because I"ve been there on my own path. My arthritis is so much better with the vitamin regimen and cutting out refined carbs completely. Get the good fats in (fish and olive oil---so good for arthritis). I hope some of this advice helps. These are the steps that helped me. Ihadrevision to bypass on April 18. Have dropped 50 so far. So glad I had my knee done 8 years ago.

You can get back! You have the tools. Keep us posted.

My doctor has ran a ton of tests, even ordered a MRI for my knees.

i have torn meniscus in both with osteoarthritis in them, a double whammy.

our OHIP does cover knee replacements but try and get into an orthopedic surgureons office!

I get enough protein plus any excess is turned into carbohydrates in the body.

The warmth of the summer does help, I do get out and the weight is crawling off 1 pound at a time lol. I am now 6 months out I just saw my nutritionist and she says I'm on track. I have lost 65lbs so far. I guess I'm going to be like the tortoise-slow and steady wins the race ?

I just turned 52 and had revision from failed lap band to bypass 4/14. I have lost and maintained 115 lb weight loss. My weight loss was slow and steady but I really feel at least for my body it was the best way as there was no dramatic adjustment to recover from. I follow the rules for protein, no carbonated drinks and I exercise daily but not vigorously.

I just completed plastic surgery for tummy tuck, lower body lift and vertical thigh lift. Even after the weight loss I never really felt comfortable due to all the loose skin. I am only two weeks post op but I already feel so much more comfortable with how it turned out.

I will be 53 soon. Was banded 7 years ago and it hasn't worked for me.. I had it removed today. Considering revision to sleeve but haven't ruled out bypass. Dr prefers to do as 2 separate procedures to allow healing time. Ok with me. I am working towards requirements for insurance.

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I will be 53 in September and was sleeved August 2016. Best choice I have made.

12 hours ago, PollyWannaCracker? said:

I will be 53 soon. Was banded 7 years ago and it hasn't worked for me.. I had it removed today. Considering revision to sleeve but haven't ruled out bypass. Dr prefers to do as 2 separate procedures to allow healing time. Ok with me. I am working towards requirements for insurance.

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I also had the lap band for three years and had problems from the onset. I had a conversion to a gastric bypass three years ago and it was the best decision for me. My surgeon was able to remove and convert in the same procedure. I wish you much luck.

Hello all!

I am new to this application. I am in my 50s as well. I am really close to getting my bypass. ( consultation with Dr. Tuesday) if my consult goes well, they will schedule me for surgery Tuesday. It looks like they are about a month out, so it could be October.

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I will be 53 in September and was sleeved August 2016. Best choice I have made.

I'm 49 and getting Gastric Bypass on 9/6.....a few days from now. Was on track for the sleeve but due to GERD, doc recommends this. Anxious and excited but mostly excited!!!

So grateful for this forum!!!

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Demarra and ALotLess...good luck on your journey!

Thank you Crocodoxie. I was scheduled for October 10th 2017.

Hello I'm 56 and will be having surgery within the next few months.I have been looking for a chat room to connect with others like me.