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'm 51. On 2nd month out of 6 diet. Had physc eval, don't think it went well. So I'm nervous

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I'm 51 and having surgery on the April 27th....excited and terrified . Revision band to bypass. I was feeling like I was too old to start all over but this group gives me hope

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I'm 51 and having surgery on the April 27th....excited and terrified . Revision band to bypass. I was feeling like I was too old to start all over but this group gives me hope

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No way!I was 51 back in Dec.2015.You will feel so much better.It is a slower steady weight loss as you get older but after the torture of the lapband ...it's easy!!!I feel 100% better.

I am here 54 now. Ryn gastric bypass March 12 2015. Feeling great and can round circles around much younger people.

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I turned 56 in the hospital having my surgery! I am 4 weeks out today.

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I have never looked my age and my skin has always been my best feature. Nobody ever believes I am in my late 50s. I turned 56 in the hospital and the nurses were amazed at my age too. My biggest fear is losing that. I do not carry weight in my face if you only saw my face pictures you would never guess I was heavy. I am hoping that helps me.

So as vain as it sounds that is my biggest fear.

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The reason I picked the GB. was of how many have had other weight loss surgeries and then came back and got the GB. I did not want to do that.

Good luck with whatever Journey you choose. ♡

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Everyone tell me I don't look my age. I religiously use face cream and my skin is fine. I have hanging skin on belly and plan to get skin removal

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I was so scared about mine also very very scared but all was well. I had my surgery 4 weeks ago today.

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Can someone please tell me how to use the highlight quoting feature? I am on my cell so maybe it only works PC. ???

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I am 56 and saw my surgeon for the first time yesterday. I need an endoscopy first because of GERD & Hiatus hernia. If all goes well then hopefully will have RNY late July.

The main reason for choosing WLS is because I need knee replacements in both knees and the surgeons told me I have to lose weight before they will do the surgery. I am also hoping that losing some weight will help my back pain which only started when I got over 90kg.

I am a bit worried about saggy skin, but I figure I can hide it under my clothes, it's not like I want to impress anyone, I just want to be more comfortable in myself.

I am 56 and saw my surgeon for the first time yesterday. I need an endoscopy first because of GERD & Hiatus hernia. If all goes well then hopefully will have RNY late July.

The main reason for choosing WLS is because I need knee replacements in both knees and the surgeons told me I have to lose weight before they will do the surgery. I am also hoping that losing some weight will help my back pain which only started when I got over 90kg.

I am a bit worried about saggy skin, but I figure I can hide it under my clothes, it's not like I want to impress anyone, I just want to be more comfortable in myself.

Hi Nymea, I'm 53 and my sleeve surgery is June 6th. I'm getting nervous and am concerned about the extra skin. I hope I can hide it well too.

Good luck to you. : )

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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.

Hi J16. I'm 53 scheduled for a sleeve on 060616. How are things going for you in your process?

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Hi. Sorry for the delay but I just got back from vacation. I am scheduled for RNY on June 22. They found Barrett's cells so my doc won't do the sleeve. My bypass has been approved but am still waiting for insurance approval on repairing a small hiatal hernia. I start my liver shrinking diet on June 1. Its starting to get real!

Hi I am 58 years old and I am hoping to get the surgery in the next month or two. I would love to keep in touch about the surgery keep me in formed and i will keep u informed as well. Take care Lenore