I'm happy to tell my story regarding my gastric sleeve surgery and being over 60. I have been heavy all of my 40+ years of marriage. I lost a significant amount once but gained it back. Since then I hadon't ballooned to my highest weight of 314 lbs. I had all the classic comorbidity symptoms of high blood pressure, sleep apnea, lower back pains, shortness of breath and prediabeetes. I looked into bariatric surgery three years before finally having it. I'm 63 and as I began doing my research, I noticed there wasn't a lot of information on people in my age range.

So here I am...7 weeks post op and I have to say, the struggle has been real! But I'm embracing this new second half of my life and I hope to be encouraging to others as well as receive encouragement myself.

thanks so much

good luck

Hi all! I’m scheduled for my sleeve and hiatal hernia repair on April 12th 2018. I am 69, diabetic,asthmatic and I have GERD and fibromyalgia. I’m hoping this surgery will improve the quality and quantity of my life. Wish me luck!

Congrats to you! Good luck and I hope to see you post soon.

Thanks "It's about me" I do have a post in the way of a question to other "post-op" VSG over 60 gladiators. Has anyone reached a plateau in their 3rd-4th months?I have. I'm wondering when this will end. I was encouraged to stay positive and embrace where I am.

Hi Cbf,

The best of luck to you on your surgery. I know you will have a great recovery and elimination of many if not all of your above-mentioned conditions. The road to your good health and "new you" begins with this first step!

You are in my prayers.

I'm 62 and have high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol and COPD. Best wishes to all of you on your "rebirth"!

Hi Neon Star,

Those comorbidity conditions generally disappear after bariatric surgery. Are you scheduled to have it or contemplating having it? Wishing you the best in your decision and progress.

5 minutes ago, Beverly J. said:

Hi Neon Star,

Those comorbidity conditions generally disappear after bariatric surgery. Are you scheduled to have it or contemplating having it? Wishing you the best in your decision and progress.

I'm scheduled for May 7th. When is your surgery? I'll be praying for you too!

11 hours ago, Neon Star said:

I'm scheduled for May 7th. When is your surgery? I'll be praying for you too!

My surgery was December 14th! I'm glad I had it. Even though it is still an adjustment, I'm happy with my decision. I've seen videos of people who had regrets...I don't bur it is a struggle for me.

Thanks for your prayers and you are certainly in mine.