I am in the pre-op stage. Anyone over age 60?

Me me me I'm 72 and still pre surg but not by my choice. Long story,but plan to have it straightened out soon and receive my surgery. Scared? Lord have mercy NO, I still want to complete this journey. Let's
show these youngsters how to do it and do it with class. We are the Baby Boomers -we don't fizzle out!!!

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? I love your response. Baby Boomers are not going out in a rocking chair. Best!

I will be 63 in 2 months had surgery Oct 24, 2017 and extremely happy so far, even though I lose slow and stall frequently.

What kind of surgery did you choose? Happy to hear you are pleased.

the sleeve....because I did not want malabsorption, I did not want to risk ulcers in that unused stomach portion, and overall difference in weight loss percentage between the two is negligible.

11 hours ago, GSierraGold said:

Anyone over age 60?

@GSierraGold

i was one month shy of 58 years OLD when I had my sleeve. 6+ years PO, I am a 64 year YOUNG success story. good health and happiness are all they are cracked up to be.good luck bud - kathy

Edited March 6, 20188 yr by proud grammy

And Kathy,is a Cancer survivor, a tough strong willed lady who's an inspiration to all of us who have met her here. If Proud Granny says it, it will be so. Now if she could coach the Syracuse Orangemen to another winning season, guess we can't have everything?

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32 minutes ago, frust8 said:

If Proud Granny says it, it will be so

@frust8

holy moly bud - turning red here - not used to hearing nice words

hmmmm, i say you, @frust8 are aces - must be true if i said it LOL, we are 2 members of the mutual admiration club. doors open for anyone to join. @GSierraGold, wake up, i'm talking to you!! LOL

60s new 40s?? yep - oldies but goodies!! - good luck bud - kathy

And we're Better than the Resters, we've got it, we flaunt it and what's more we know how to work all the pieces we have left. We are high quality,merchandise. Yes we are!

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Thank you so much for this great inspiration!!!

I am having my surgery on March 19th. Tomorrow I see the surgeon for the final visit before the surgery. I am 67 and am really looking forward to this.

I’m very excited for you! I don’t have a surgery date, but I’m going to see the nutritionist this Thursday. May the Peace and Blessing of God be with you on March 19th and as you continue your new journey. Best Wishes!

Hi,

I began my journey 11/15 when I was 63. My insurance wouldn't cover the surgery. Now I'm 65 and on Medicare with supplemental insurance. I've been approved for the surgery twice, once was last June, 2017 but still couldn't get through insurance. I'm having to begin the whole process again now. Meeting with nutritionist and psychologist on Friday 3/9/18. Re-visit with surgeon 3/21/18. I'm told I'll have the surgery about 5 weeks after that. I know I need to do this because my MANY attempts at weight loss on my own keep failing. I go 2-3 weeks eating good and walking, usually lose 12-20 pounds. At a certain point I'm STARVED though and can never get beyond that point. I am afraid of the surgery because of my age, the anesthesia (we had a dog die from anesthesia) and because I'm not in good overall shape. I do walk but it's getting harder and harder. I don't have much energy (weight/age/health). I'm also afraid not to have the surgery! Knowing my health can and probably will continue on a downward spiral if I don't. I feel I have to do this in order to save and extend my life but also know that the process will be much harder because of my age and post menopausal metabolism. My other big concern is constipation after the surgery. I have a problem with it already due to having to take an iron supplement.

So, GSierraGold, I'm sharing my experiences so far and letting you know you aren't alone.

And you also HopefulXOXOXO are not alone. You have. Carrot, Sierra Gold and I , 3 wise,ladies on your side. As you probably have seen from my posts to our mutual friend I am 72, so I am no Spring chicken. Spring chicken pfooey, if they tried to,cook me I'm so old they'd have to stew me and keep skimming the chicken fat off constantly. Some days I feel the size of a small beached whale especially naked being viewed in a 3way mirror. You got to laugh at the irony of life, otherwise you"d be crying constantly. So I bumble along, singing my song, 3 feet wide. Are you aware the bumblebee is aerodynamically impossible? His little wings are too short to hold up his fat body. Nobody told him, so he keeps flying along. I, my friends, am a flippin' Bumblebee. Hang around with us -Hopeful- for the best is yet to be!

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I am in the pre-op stage. Anyone over age 60?

I am 60 in the third month of pre op
How are things?