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Getting VSG in August at the age of 54

Wondering if anyone else had surgery at my age? If so, any advise or words of warning?

Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

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    I am 56 and was sleeved on 9/14. So far no complications, not much pain (after the gas pains went away), trying to keep walking and stay hydrated -- good luck to all of us!

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    I'm 56 and scheduled for October 4th. I appreciate all of you that post your success journeys here. It is motivation for me and others also!

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T377A using the BariatricPal App

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    I had my SG at the age of 52 and I am now 55. I lost from 245 to 225 before surgery. Then after surgery I lost down to 165. After that I gained up to 202 on snack foods etc. but went up gradually until a couple of months ago. The VA had a re education class called bariatric back on track class. I lost down to 191. The surgery went great for me. I broke my arm in 2014 at the head of my shoulder. A steel plate and 14 screws from surgery and It healed completely. I attrubute it to the Vitamins I am taking religiously not to mention all the Protein we have to eat. I can't eat any complex carbs and loose any weight without vigorous exercise. Metabolism must have been rock bottom. It is much better now.

    My plan of attack has been 3 ounces of protein and a watery fruit at every meal and I have lost on average of 2 pounds per week. 3 meals per day. I have also found eating 3 dates per day helps to keep me regular not to mention curbing that sweet tooth.

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    • 2 weeks later...

    I am 52 and was sleeved this past August. I was not concerned with my age, but my health issues. I came through the surgery just fine though

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