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!

@@fayeu One of my concerns is health problems - just getting older type issues - after GB. You had strokes post bypass...did it affect anything in your recovery? Anyone else have GB as they work through other health issues?

I was 2 weeks away from Lap Band to Bypass revision last summer and changed my mind. Now I'm thinking about it again...

I'm 56. I had my R-n-Y in 2000. Lost 167 lbs, initially. Put 80 back on in the intervening 16 years that I'm now struggling to take off again. Gotten 24 of it off again, and keeping it there, so far. My top weight was 393. Lost 10 lbs pre-op, but it was only a month between making the decision and the surgery itself. But I have always maintained at least 100 lbs weight loss since the surgery.

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I'm 59 60 next January. I had bypass March 18th. Doing very well down 60lbs and 60 to go. Only issue is my right knee. It's needs repair and is keeping me from much cardio. The arthritis has improved greatly but I have a tear. Looking to connect with others in the age area

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Hi all, I'm 52, will be 53 in October. My RNY surgery date is July 13, starting to get nervous. I have diabetes and high blood pressure, sleep apnea and arthritis. I'm really hoping my diabetes will go into remission, and I'm looking forward to not having to sleep with my CPAP machine, hate it My arthritis is already better from not having hardly any sugar on my pre-op diet, yea!

Hi. I'm 52. Having the RNY. I'm pre-op. Im on my last month of a 6 month diet. I've lost 30lbs so far. My next step is meeting with the surgeon and sending paperwork to insurance. I have arthritis, diabetes, Hbp, sleep apnea, fibromyalgia.

I will be 51 my birthday in august. I have my surgery on 7/26. Let me tell you that Im starving. Ive started the liver shrinking diet last Tuesday. I havent gone any where near the refrigerator lol. I have diabetes, arthritis in both knees and I also have lumbar stenosis. I cant wait to see a skinnier me. Dr said that I could only have the bypass because I'm diabetic.

Pam where did you get the Body Weight Tracker

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Are we able to use the patches I saw for our vitamins

@@Cheri_j my diabetes seems to be in remission too! So awesome, had it for almost 13 years, wasn't sure if this would work or not. Have not had any readings over 134, and that's an hour or so after a meal! Very happy no more insulin or metformin for me

HI I'm 50 yo and had my procedure about 2 weeks ago. I was feeling fine til about 2 days ago. I'm feeling really tired and do not have the energy to do anything but sleep. Tomorrow starts my 3rd week where I can start eating meats (chicken, seafood). Im scared to start because when I eat now, everything gets stuck in my chest. I take omeprazole everyday.

I'm 49, can I join in?

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CONGRADS on your surgery! Keep sleeping, get your rest, you are healing! We are not as young and need more quiet time. Expect food to get stuck, some things you might not be able to eat for a long while. Tiny, tiny, tiny bites of very soft food and chew, chew, chew!

HI I'm 50 yo and had my procedure about 2 weeks ago. I was feeling fine til about 2 days ago. I'm feeling really tired and do not have the energy to do anything but sleep. Tomorrow starts my 3rd week where I can start eating meats (chicken, seafood). Im scared to start because when I eat now, everything gets stuck in my chest. I take omeprazole everyday.

Hi all I'm 51 yo. Having bypass on 8/29. So excited to start my new life. Obviously scared too. Never been under general anesthesia and I'm terrified of vomiting haven't done it in 5+ yrs. so praying for no nausea after surgery. I'm on metformin( pre diabetic) but pretty healthy otherwise. Hoping for safe surgery and fast recovery. I'd love to hear from you who've had this done before.

I am 50 and having gastric bypass at Kaiser Denver on September 16. I had a band about ten years ago but it was removed one year later due to severe complications. I have gained even more since then and the older I get the more the weight is taking out of me. HBP, high cholesterol, severe sleep apnea, diabetes, asthma, horrible knee pain that limits my activities. I want to hike with my dog and bike with my friends. I want to travel and attend events that I have avoided due to knee pain. I want to buy nice, affordable clothing and not feel judged in public. My goal for next summer. Is to hike a 14k mountain with my friends. This I will keep looking forward to.

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Hi everyone I'm 50 and having bypass surgery September 28th.. really excited about the future ????

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I was 58 when I had my bypass last year. I basically have been problem free. I love my weight loss! My biggest regret is not having the surgery ten years ago. My husband and I are going on a trip out West next week and it is a trip that I would not have considered doing a year ago. My body and mind are sooo happy!

Although a little gross, if you feel like food is getting stuck or just hasn't agreed with you for some reason, go on and let yourself vomit. I had to do this occasionally especially for the first few months after surgery. Now I can eat almost anything that I CHOOSE to eat. Many things I would not even consider eating! My # 1 concern at this point is regain. Best of luck to all!