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!

Hopefull the bypass will be a success.I am 3 weeks post op...still sore ,it's a slow process but everyday gets better...

It WILL work! Follow the eating plan you've been given! ????

Hi all. I'm just starting my journey. haven't had the surgery yet. but nice to know there are some my age getting this. so far, ive only met younger people.

At times it seems as though almost everyone IS younger than we are! I have lost years off of my age in the past seven months though! I feel as though I am a new person! I AM a new person!

That's awesome. I'm looking forward to the new person

Hi 50 somrthings! I got my surgery date!!!!! March 14th ..... so excited!!!! Bypass surgery....here I come!

HI! I am 56 and am planning on surgery May 6. I've been anxiously awaiting to see if my psychologist approved me, she was supposed to get back to me on Friday but didn't. I'm very nervous about the whole process but it helps to read the posts and see people my age going through the same process. I worry because I've been overweight for 20 years and whenever I start losing, I kind of panic and stop whatever I did to lose the weight. And of course gain it back. But I am ready to get my health back. One thing I wanted to mention about pain, I found when I went gluten free, the pain in my back went away, something to do with inflammation caused from gluten. Might be something to try.

I'm 55 and had bypass January 11 not all has been roses but it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'll be glad to tell you anything you want to know. Good luck on your journey!

I'm 56 and I'll be having my bypass surgery on March 8. It's getting close so I'm getting nervous now.

Hi I'm 51 and had my bypass 2/24/16. I'm very new to this completely. I look everyday for advice, experiences, answers and just to learn.

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I am 57 and expect to get approval and RNY late April. This is revision from VBG from 20+ years ago and I am so looking forward to getting away from the band problems and getting back to normal again (Or as close as I can get)

56 last week and waiting for rny, just starting journey but agree with all of you about the advantage of maturity and wanting to live with health into my retirement years!

Good Luck...congratulations.

I've had GB in 09...and have had 2 strokes since...Gained 30lbs since the last stroke....gonna start BOT, today

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I'm 55 and waiting to go over test results with my surgeon in about a week. I am hoping it will help me decide between sleeve or bypass. I have met all of my insurance requirements so just need to submit request and schedule surgery once I'm approved. I'm guessing I will have surgery in late May.