October 7, 20169 yr I'm 55 and my surgery is November 1 @@rozay55 http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/416-fifties/ hi there - welcome nice to meet you!! you are about to go on the journey of a lifetime! hold on to your hat - here you go!!! I was sleeved one month before my 58th b'day almost 5 years later - "I'm still standing" !!! " it's an unknown fact that November 1rst, 2016 is the best day in the world to have sleeve surgery!!! it will be here before you know it!! 3 weeks til you are sleeved woo hoo!!! ask your questions pre and post op read the boards fear of death........ follow all the rules of surgery!! LOL test to follow!! Knowledge is Power good luck next month speedy recovery kathy
October 7, 20169 yr I was sleeve two months ago at 62. Best thing I ever did for myself. I think as we are older we understand more it's so important we had this opertunity for our new life. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using the BariatricPal App
October 7, 20169 yr I'm 61 and expect to be sleeved in late November or early December. Looking forward to a healthier life! Sent from my LGLS992 using the BariatricPal App
October 7, 20169 yr Hi I'm 52 and had gastric bypass 4 1/2 months ago. I can't even believe where I am now....buying size 7/8 jeans!!! Feeling like a million bucks. I'm 5' 5" Highest weight 224 Weight at surgery 207 Current weight 151 Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App
October 7, 20169 yr Hi I'm 52 and had gastric bypass 4 1/2 months ago. I can't even believe where I am now....buying size 7/8 jeans!!! Feeling like a million bucks. I'm 5' 5" Highest weight 224 Weight at surgery 207 Current weight 151 Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App That's awesome. My specs are similar to yours but I'm only a month out and have lost about 23 lbs. any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
October 7, 20169 yr I'm 56. Surgery 3 days ago. No problems. I'm in the sipping and walking phase. Still working on arranging the pills and getting the liquids in. I'm following the program and planning for success. Good luck! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T377A using the BariatricPal App
October 7, 20169 yr Hi I'm 52 and had gastric bypass 4 1/2 months ago. I can't even believe where I am now....buying size 7/8 jeans!!! Feeling like a million bucks. I'm 5' 5" Highest weight 224 Weight at surgery 207 Current weight 151 Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App That's awesome. My specs are similar to yours but I'm only a month out and have lost about 23 lbs. any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sounds like you are doing awesome, 23lbs!!!! I went through a couple weeks feeling like I was hungry (I wasn't hungry, just had cravings) just stick to the Protein....even if you feel the need to snack. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App
October 7, 20169 yr I'm 56. Surgery 3 days ago. No problems. I'm in the sipping and walking phase. Still working on arranging the pills and getting the liquids in. I'm following the program and planning for success. Good luck! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T377A using the BariatricPal App Don't stress if getting pills down doesn't work out as well as you planned....give it time. Also, Water consumption....that's tough at first, be patient and you eventually get in more and more. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App
October 7, 20169 yr I'm 57 and has the sleeve on 9/13. The first day was hard from the gas but walk, walk, walk. I was in the hospital overnight. By day 3 I was off pain meds. Its important to balance moving with resting, when you get home. Prepare by getting some protein shakes in the house, I got a Brita water filter and sugar Free ice pops. I use vitamin patches instead of pillows. A heating pad on my stomach helped if you have one and a pillow for the car. Be well.
October 7, 20169 yr Got my sleeve 3.5 mths ago just before turning 59. I had a great recovery with minimal pain and no nausea. I was a stickler for following doctors plan so as to not risk any complications. I have lost 53 lbs, feel great and focusing on goals. We can be successful at any age!
October 7, 20169 yr I was 60 when I had my sleeve done last February. 61 now, 58 pounds down, normal bp with no meds. Wish I had done this @50! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
October 7, 20169 yr We can be successful at any age! hey Tex darn tootin! you have lost 53 lbs!!! keep your eyes on the prize you are a success story in the making keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier happier, longer life kathy congrats
I'm 55 and my surgery is November 1