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Where are all the 50 something bypass patients?

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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!

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And I'm still out here, 72 and in a holding pattern. After the 25th I am hoping the gears will start turning again. Maybe May? Certainly before summer or I'll make the 6 o'clock news. You've heard of the Million Man March? Tune in soon for the One Fat RedHeaded Picket Line outside the Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center front door! I WANT MY SURGERY! [emoji13][emoji779][emoji13]

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Hello! I am 50 and had RNY on 3.23.18.




Hi, I’ve been looking for some 50+ year olds. ( I’m51) I’m due for surgery on 23 April 2018, exactly a month after you. How are you doing so far


I had my Revision from lap band to bypass on Dec. 13,2017. I’m 51 and so happy to have this tool to use. I’m growing younger everyday!!

61yo and my six months since gastric sleeve op is tomorrow, Thursday, April 12th.

Hey all! I’m 51 and had my bypass on March 26th, 2018. I am a surgery nurse so knew what the surgery entailed. I’m down 28lbs now. My struggle has been getting my fluids in- I worry about going back to work and being able to get the opportunity to drink as I get pretty weak if I don’t hydrate!! Working in the OR does not give me the luxury of keeping a water bottle by my side. Any other surgery nurse bypassers out there? Also, had my first dumping yesterday!! Aweful!! Guess I ate too fast?


Congratulations on your surgery, we have something young ones don't have-grit and determination?

Well done so far. Amazing results. Good for me to hear what the real struggles are re the water. I can’t help on the nursing side but hope you can manage. Everyone say just sip, sip, sip. Hopefully your team at work will be able to support you. I’m scheduled for surgery in 5 days time. I really appreciate reading everyone’s thoughts, struggles and tips.

I’m here!! I had my bypass in December at the ripe old age of 72. It’s a challenge.

keep me in your thoughts and prayers, I am also 72 as you may have gathered but I feel the Perpetual Bridesmaid in the Weight Loss Derby,i help,others get ready, calm their fears, then watch them go by on the last 500 yards to victory. Meanwhile my day for surgery eludes me.,Maybe. MAY? I will know a little more after April 25th, I do hope for good news at that time. You did it, I will too. I refuse to give up, we have at our mutual age, grit, determination and spunk. I will use all 3 as it is necessary to gain my way in and onward until I receive my victory as well. ?

Ok. So I have 1/2 of the formula. Had my gbp on 04/12. I turn 50 in June.

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