I'm close to making a decision to go through the revision surgery. I am concerned that I'm doing this somewhat late in the game. Is there anyone over 50 or 60 that has done it? I'm healthy, but I'm also 61 and wondering if I've lost my mind for even considering this!

Let me know how it goes for you

I will

I am 61 as well. I got my gastric bypass December 9. Since then it has been a bit of an emotional roller coaster because I don't think the people prepare you enough for the changes but that is what this site is for. I received a lot of encouragement from the site. Now it is March and I have lost over 40 pounds and I started only 205 pounds. The difference in my life is Dramatic and all for the good! But it is as if you're becoming a whole different person and for me that has been a good adjustment. I'd be happy to be your buddy through this process!

I forgot to say that mine was a revision from the band, too!

Oh that would be great! I just started. He wants me to lose before I have surgery. I'm struggling

I'm at 251! He wants me to lose 25. I do great some days and others I don't. Overall I'm eating better. I am going to just keep trying.

I'd be happy to be your pal through your journey since we are so similar. I learned a lot along the way and there are things I wish I knew more than I could've talk to somebody about Who was more my age and going through a revision . My private email is and nwhc@live.com if you ever want to communicate privately.

i'm 64 and I just had revision surgery (band to bypass), on Monday. I can't say that I feel great, because I don't. I feel sore and tired, but I'm going to go outside and take a walk in a few -- my bowels haven't kicked in since surgery and moving is the best way to get things back to normal again. I'm also slightly nauseous, but I plan on waiting until tomorrow to see if the nausea lasts before I call my doctor for anti-nausea pills.

Hi

I am wondering if you went ahead with the surgery. I am 67 yrs old and am scheduled May 2nd for a revision from Band to Bypass. Reading this site and going to many pre-op and post-op Bariatric Meetings helped me with the fear, expectations, and ultimately making the decision. I too postponed making the change..for about 5 years.

Good Luck

He wants me to lose 25 pounds prior to surgery. I am having no luck. I try but I'm not losing. Kinda depressed.

Can you call the office and make an appointment with the nutritionist and go over everything you're eating? Perhaps the nutritionist can figure out why you're not losing.

Frankly, other than the 2-week pre-op diet, I don't think I could have gone on a diet to lose weight before my surgery. I simply didn't have it in me to do that. If the surgeon wants you to lose 25 lbs. before surgery there's probably a good reason, but can't you convince him/her to operate after you do the 2-week pre-op diet? It's worth asking the question, no?

Hang in there.

Bunny

Yeah you are right. Frankly I started out very strict. Lost nothing. So I started to be less vigilant because I was really hungry. I'm going to give them a call

On 1/31/2017 at 4:17 PM, mrsto said:

Notinks, I totally agree on all counts.....thank you. I do believe that the band will have to come out at some point, and I would like to do a revision before I gain ALL of my weight back. Though a bypass is the only revision I would consider, there is something about it that scares me. The sleeve scares me even more and it completely out of the question.

I think the idea of changing my plumbing freaks me out a bit and I don't know what to expect. I'm self employed, and if there are any complications, I couldn't put work on hold for anymore than two weeks; I would lose my clients! Although, I work from my home office and could rest when necessary. That in itself is a blessing!

I'm 64 and I just had a band to bypass revision on April 10th. Honestly, until I actually went to the hospital the morning of surgery, I wasn't sure I was going to go through with it. And for the first week after surgery, I would wake up in the morning and say "OMG, what have I done to my body????" The thought of changing my natural plumbing really freaked me out. This all said, I'm now 3-weeks out and feeling pretty good and the "What have I done," freakout thinking is completely gone. I think you should go for it. You're most likely looking at another surgery anyway to remove the band at some point, so why not just do it right this time and have a procedure that actually works? I'm glad I had it done -- no regrets at all.

Bunny

Hi Bunny

I am glad to her 3 weeks out and you are feeling more confident in the procedure. I am scheduled May 2nd and have the HARDEST TIME with the 2 week liquid protein fast.. I am angry all the time and STARVING! at the moment the future looks as bleak

Patience. The 2-week pre-surgery diet differs for everyone as to whether you're allowed some solids along with protein shakes or just protein shakes. I was allowed some solids (lean proteins, veggies, and fruit)nd, and I only had to do the last 2-days before surgery with only protein shakes. However, this said, I've read that it's just the first week on liquid protein that's hard -- the 2nd week is a lot easier. So, hang in there and whatever you do, don't cheat. Your surgeon wants you on liquids for a reason and you owe it to the person who will hold your life in their hands to do what they ask of you. After surgery it's easier, because you won't be hungry and it's hard to get everything in that they want you to. I'm now on mushies, and frankly, aside from head hunger, my appetite just isn't there. You will get through the pre-op part -- we all do one way or another. If you need support, let me know -- I'm right with you. You won't be sorry you're doing this. Hang in there.

Bunny