Well I finally at the age of 62 admitted that I was not going to get my weight under control by myself and after 8 months of insurance requirements and medical issues I managed to have my surgery on March 1st.

During my pre op dieting I was vigilant and lost 41 pounds on my own.

My surgery went perfectly and I had no nausea, no vomiting and in general what I hated the most was the darn IV in the back of my hand.

I was able to drink right away and have had no problems talking pills, my throat didn't hurt so I was happy.

My one issue I had was that there must have been a misunderstanding by the nurses and cafeteria because my first meal was red Jello, chicken broth and cranberry juice. I did well with this and over a period of time was able to finish the jello, juice and some broth. The next day my blood suger was up and climbed,and at some point they were going to give me some insulin. I asked how high the sugar level was and they said 158 . I told them I was not diabetic and never had been and I refused the insulin. That was the right move because the next morning my sugar was normal and as I was about to eat Breakfast the nurse and I were kidding about my luscious food and we noticed that it was clear diet but NOT sugarfree! Voila -that's what had happened to my blood sugar. Thankfully I didn't eat that second meal or take the insulin. Moral there is listen to your body and be your own advocate.

I went into the hospital at 278, left the hospital at 285 GO FIGURE.

Anyway I am home now for several days, still doing well. My main issue is forcing myself to drink when I don't feel hungry or thirsty. It doesn't hurt to drink but anything that resembles food Like Soup etc fills me up quickly (2 or 3 teaspoons) so that's a little frustrating. I am not really hungry but I do want salty crunchy which I can't have right now. I have already gone through a little mourning when I realized I will never again be able to eat a Whataburger! Not that I can't try but I can't see it ever being possible, but I think I have made peace with that for now.

This morning is 9 days out for me and I am already down to 271 which is 14 pounds since surgery.

I worry that I might lose weight too fast and that's not my goal. I prefer slow and steady.

I have my follow up appt on the 17th and I am look forward to that and getting input from the NUT.

I just wanted to post this for all the older sleevers on here to see how things have gone for me.

All in all I think my surgeon did a great job the hospital staff were super friendly and helpful.

This so far, is my journey, and it continues!

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Edited March 10, 201610 yr by MIMISAN

Well I finally at the age of 62 admitted that I was not going to get my weight under control by myself and after 8 months of insurance requirements and medical issues I managed to have my surgery on March 1st.

During my pre op dieting I was vigilant and lost 41 pounds on my own.

My surgery went perfectly and I had no nausea, no vomiting and in general what I hated the most was the darn IV in the back of my hand.

I was able to drink right away and have had no problems talking pills, my throat didn't hurt so I was happy.

My one issue I had was that there must have been a misunderstanding by the nurses and cafeteria because my first meal was red Jello, chicken broth and cranberry juice. I did well with this and over a period of time was able to finish the jello, juice and some broth. The next day my blood suger was up and climbed,and at some point they were going to give me some insulin. I asked how high the sugar level was and they said 158 . I told them I was not diabetic and never had been and I refused the insulin. That was the right move because the next morning my sugar was normal and as I was about to eat breakfast the nurse and I were kidding about my luscious food and we noticed that it was clear diet but NOT sugarfree! Voila -that's what had happened to my blood sugar. Thankfully I didn't eat that second meal or take the insulin. Moral there is listen to your body and be your own advocate.

I went into the hospital at 278, left the hospital at 285 GO FIGURE.

Anyway I am home now for several days, still doing well. My main issue is forcing myself to drink when I don't feel hungry or thirsty. It doesn't hurt to drink but anything that resembles food Like soup etc fills me up quickly (2 or 3 teaspoons) so that's a little frustrating. I am not really hungry but I do want salty crunchy which I can't have right now. I have already gone through a little mourning when I realized I will never again be able to eat a Whataburger! Not that I can't try but I can't see it ever being possible, but I think I have made peace with that for now.

This morning is 9 days out for me and I am already down to 271 which is 14 pounds since surgery.

I worry that I might lose weight too fast and that's not my goal. I prefer slow and steady.

I have my follow up appt on the 17th and I am look forward to that and getting input from the NUT.

I just wanted to post this for all the older sleevers on here to see how things have gone for me.

All in all I think my surgeon did a great job the hospital staff were super friendly and helpful.

This so far, is my journey, and it continues!

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Had my surgery on March 28 soon after my 69th Birthday. I found being tired the first couple weeks to be the main concern. I went back to work this week- I only work part-time but was glad to be back. We older sleevers can do okay. Sorry I waited so long.

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I just turned 61 on April 15th and I had my sleeve on April 12th, it's nice to see other mature ladies that have had the surgery and doing well. So far I have not had any complications, just the usual pain when I swollow my liquids, it doesn't last long but a couple of seconds. Everyone please continue to take care of yourself.

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So go glad to read about 60+ wls people. I am 61 and having surgery May31. I was concerned how I would do . These posts helped me a lot. Thanks

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Many weigh more upon discharge since since they are pumping you full of fluids so that you don't get dehydrated once you get hone[emoji6]