Age 60 is the new 40?

[Hope2018 48]

Hi all,

Woohoo! I have finished my extensive 'checklist' of tests and exams and classes required by my program, and now waiting on insurance approval and a surgery date for the gastric sleeve. I am hoping for late May 2018 surgery date. I'm 60 - so for me it's now or never. I have stayed motivated and obtained excellent education by listening to Reeger Cortell's podcasts (highly recommend) as well as reading peer-reviewed journal articles, going onto sites like this one, and others on Instagram. I love the before/after pictures - truly some amazing transformations! I'm nervous but ready for showtime! My highest weight is 272 pounds (5'7" height, wearing size 22/3X clothes. My goal is to do the best I can, treat the sleeve well, not overeat, stick to the rules, healthy diet choices, Protein, hydration, Vitamins, exercise and all that is required for maximum success - so that I am out of plus size clothes, exercising regularly (miracle right there). If weight is a goal, then ideally I'd like to get to at least 170. Would love to have some May or June buddies!

xoxo

[James Marusek 5,244]

Good luck on your surgery. Sounds like you have everything under control. But if you experience any problems please let us know so we can help.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

24 minutes ago, Hope2018 said:

Hi all,

Woohoo! I have finished my extensive 'checklist' of tests and exams and classes required by my program, and now waiting on insurance approval and a surgery date for the gastric sleeve. I am hoping for late May 2018 surgery date. I'm 60 - so for me it's now or never. I have stayed motivated and obtained excellent education by listening to Reeger Cortell's podcasts (highly recommend) as well as reading peer-reviewed journal articles, going onto sites like this one, and others on Instagram. I love the before/after pictures - truly some amazing transformations! I'm nervous but ready for showtime! My highest weight is 272 pounds (5'7" height, wearing size 22/3X clothes. My goal is to do the best I can, treat the sleeve well, not overeat, stick to the rules, healthy diet choices, Protein, hydration, Vitamins, exercise and all that is required for maximum success - so that I am out of plus size clothes, exercising regularly (miracle right there). If weight is a goal, then ideally I'd like to get to at least 170. Would love to have some May or June buddies!

xoxo

Well, I can't be a May-June Buddy since I was sleeved in February, but otherwise, I'm here for you! I'll be 59 in July and our heights/weights and goals are very similar. Let me know if you have any questions or if there's anything I can do to help! Best wishes on your surgery and transformation! Now, I'm off to the gym!

[Frustr8 7,886]

60 is the new 40? Isn't that like Menopause is like,a Monthly Cycle? Some similarities but not quite the same!😭

[Beck53 17]

Yes it is!!

And you'll feel it even more so after the surgery!!

[Creekimp13 5,841]

60 is only the new 40 if you plan to retire at 85. LOL.

People are living longer, but weight loss is harder after menopause. Be consistent and work hard... but be realistic, too. Don't feel like you're doing something wrong if the younger people lose a little faster...just stay the course:)

Best wishes on your upcoming procedure!

[Ladybug2659 8]

I am 58, sleeved in January. Hit a milestone this week as I am out of women’s size clothes. Weight loss is slow but steady— my BMI was at 36 at time of surgery. It’s become apparent that I will need some work done as my neck is showing that droopy crepe that annoys me. I don’t mind being mature, I just prefer not to look like a worn out shoe. The health benefits far out weigh (excuse the pun) the aesthetics but I want to be the best version of me SO I will address these challenges as part of my constant research. Congrats on your decision and wi#hing you the best possible outcomes.

[VB62 0]

Hi all,
Woohoo! I have finished my extensive 'checklist' of tests and exams and classes required by my program, and now waiting on insurance approval and a surgery date for the gastric sleeve. I am hoping for late May 2018 surgery date. I'm 60 - so for me it's now or never. I have stayed motivated and obtained excellent education by listening to Reeger Cortell's podcasts (highly recommend) as well as reading peer-reviewed journal articles, going onto sites like this one, and others on Instagram. I love the before/after pictures - truly some amazing transformations! I'm nervous but ready for showtime! My highest weight is 272 pounds (5'7" height, wearing size 22/3X clothes. My goal is to do the best I can, treat the sleeve well, not overeat, stick to the rules, healthy diet choices, Protein, hydration, Vitamins, exercise and all that is required for maximum success - so that I am out of plus size clothes, exercising regularly (miracle right there). If weight is a goal, then ideally I'd like to get to at least 170. Would love to have some May or June buddies!
xoxo

This is good and encouraging, keep up the good choices.

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[FluffyChix 17,418]

Welcome and how exciting for you!

I'm 55 and had RNY in February this year. It's the best decision I ever made! You'll love it here. Dive right in and post a lot. We're all here for you!

[Mattymatt 491]

If 60 is the new 40, then 41 must be the new 21? LOL! In my case, genetics plays a huge role and I am not of particularly good genetic stock. No one in our family ever really lived much past 82 and my brother and I both decided not to have children of our own.

[It's about Me 142]

I will be 60 this year and I am scheduled for a VSG on May 16th. I agree I feel better and younger just getting ready for this step in my life. Good luck and see you on the losers bench, we've got this!

[MIZ60 1,291]

I finally found the perfect spot on here!! I turned 60 a couple of months ago and am having VSG on May 2. I have been thinking about it for about a year and saw the surgeon for the first time in December. I am currently day 8 on the preop diet and am actually amazed that it is going so well and I am not struggling with it at all. Developed serious weight issues about the time I turned 50 and lost 40 pounds on my own doing Atkins. Then I quit smoking after 35 years and have gained 100 lbs. since 2009. Have been unable to work since 2016 due to severe asthma and back pain and (worst) unable to ride the motorcycle with my husband in over 2 years. I want my life back!!

I am so glad to find some peeps in my age bracket!! We got this!!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Welcome! Nice to meet you! We have very similar stats, I'm just a few months ahead of you. Go Texas girls!

[MIZ60 1,291]

2 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Welcome! Nice to meet you! We have very similar stats, I'm just a few months ahead of you. Go Texas girls!

Thank you!! I am in the central part north of Austin. TEXAS GIRLS ROCK!!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

1 minute ago, MIZ60 said:

Thank you!! I am in the central part north of Austin. TEXAS GIRLS ROCK!!

I'm just outside of Fort Worth!