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!

Thinking and praying for huge success and easy recovery!!

Brotheroc, so how did your surgery go? Hoping to hear the details from you soon.

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I replied weeks ago. I had gastric-roux-en-y 20+ years ago (yes, I was a pioneer)! If you have problems with diarrhea, take iron tablets - that should "tighten" you up. That is what I had to do (doctor recommended). Also good for the "seepage" of stool - as it keeps it more firm.

I am almost 6' tall. My top weight was 355. I lost down to 182 - now at 195. It is possible to keep it off - but you DO have to change your eating habits!

Also, my biggest problem now is gas - because I do eat candy occasionally. I cannot eat, for instance, a piece of cake or pie, because I STiLL get the "dumping syndrome"; but I can take one bite and that satisfies me, but does give me gas, as does a small piece of candy.

Good luck everyone!

Edited March 8, 20188 yr by Margo H

I am 72 and am 2 mo out of bypass. I’ve gone from 275 to 230 I guess I feel that it’s not enough. I still am out of breath a lot and tired. Anyone else?

We have a new poster,on the over 60 thread who is 73, you and I are next at 72. I hope to join you in bypassville in a,month or so. I thought I had finished my preps In January, was waiting on a surgery date, February 20th I got a call from the surgeon's office. The 3 surgeons in the bariatric center had themselves a little meeting, decided unanimously not to perform my surgery. I had dealt with this group of people since August 2015 and I got,kicked to the curb! Why? It is so silly an excuse even after 3 weeks it still doesn't make sense.
And am I upset? Yep, one third extremely hurt and one third bewildered and the other third? Pissed as. **** at the sons of Seabiscuit the Horse they turned out to be! I did not see this coming, had I suspected anything I would have severed ties before they could pull such a dirty trick. So I have applied to another program at Ohio State University and I hope it will,be just what I need to gain my surgery, the next step on my journey to weight loss and better health. Wish me well as I really really want,to it to be done and over. Things can get wearying at our stage of life.

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When I had my surgery years ago the doctor's would not do it on anyone over the age of 50. I would think in later years it could be extremely risky, as our health declines anyways after about 60 or so. I am now about to be 69.

M. Hall

It went really well I am back home and just a little sore. It’s night was tough but got through it. When I tried to walk I was standing next to the bed I passed out. The next morning I was fine And been able to walk with no problems. Thank you all for your prayers



HW 225
SW 299
CW 299
GW 199

RNY 3/7/18

And praying each day gets better and better for you.

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Thank you

So glad you are home. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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There is hope I will still get my bypass. Psychologist appt. April 25th at O.S.U. Maybe a Dream still Comes True!

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I am so happy to find this thread!! I will turn 54 four days before my surgery April 9th! I cannot wait! The skinny girl inside me is screaming to get out!

I am 56. Had a gastric band done at about 46 I guess. It worked a treat, held myself at 175lbs effortlessly. Then a health need to empty it and it broke on the refill. Port replaced - but I just never again hit the sweet spot, as the weight gradually accumulated.

RNY late last year when I was up to 230lbs, and it has been a charm. In 3 months, down to 184 and losing 1-2 a week. Little ‘hunger’ and not a lot of interest in eating either. Am loving salads for the first time in my life. Lettuce seems to me a gift from the gods.

Anonymous pics - the top one is as at 230lbs. The bottom one - this morning.

Hi I had my RNY surgery in September and I’m very happy I did it.

I’m no longer obese and no longer on diabetes and high blood pressure meds.

I’ve lost nearly 80 pounds since Pre -op diet and feel much better about myself.

Hope you all are doing well.

7 hours ago, Gingerrose said:

Hi I had my RNY surgery in September and I’m very happy I did it.

Ditto ... my gastric sleeving was 12th Oct ... so pleased I made this choice.

Life-changing.

7 hours ago, Gingerrose said:

I’m no longer obese and no longer on diabetes and high blood pressure meds.

I'm still obese but shrinking well ... although it will get harder from this point.

My general medications have gone from 50mg daily to 10mg.

My hypertension (BP) meds are down from 40mg (two 20mg doses) to 2.5mg (one small half-dose) with the prospect of being on nil blood pressure meds by Easter (or not long after)!

7 hours ago, Gingerrose said:

I’ve lost nearly 80 pounds since Pre -op diet and feel much better about myself.

This last eight months (17th July to 17th March) has seen me lose nearly 42kg (93 pounds).

My BMI is down from 50+ to low 40s.

I exercise 3.5 to 4.5 hours per day, on at least 28 days per month (since Nov 17th).

My body fat is down from 47.5% to 35.3% thanks to exercise and high protein diet.

7 hours ago, Gingerrose said:

Hope you all are doing well.

I think so. I wish it were better/faster but I can't be more proud of where I've come from and where I've got to. I may well have cheated an early death with surgical intervention and some personal hard work.

Thanks go to my GP for supporting my decision and encouraging me. He and my wife have backed my every decision for three years.