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I am 50 and had my surgery Sept 28

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I'm 55 and my surgery is November 1

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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! :rolleyes:

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

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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

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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

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That's awesome. My specs are similar to yours but I'm only a month out and have lost about 23 lbs. any suggestions?

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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59. Being sleeved in April 2017.

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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!

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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!

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