50+

[Frustr8 7,886]

Well it shouldn't be too difficult, there many more over 50s than there used to be. I guess we all realized it was time, we wanted surgery before everything fell apart. And to all the people who say "Why now?" or "Couldn't you have found a better age or time?"
Well now is a perfect time for me, I have the commitment, I have the time, I do know what I am doing. In my case, I realized I feared surgery a lot less than remaining obese, in pain and no hope for the future. Now things have fallen in place like a Big JigSaw puzzle, there are pieces still to put in, but I expect it to be pretty enough it should be framed. So watch the jet contrail, I'm flying high, straight and true and my destination is just ahead. My personal motto today;
Making the Rest of My Life the Best of My Life!
Join Me if You Can!

[lv2laff 5]

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[teemags48 19]

70 here. Wish I had done this when I was 60, I also had many nay sayers but I knew I needed to get healthier and breath easier. I had lost weight in the past, so I know I can do it, but now I have a tool to keep it off.

[Krestel 329]

Ok, Im not over the 50 mark, but my husband is. Im just a bit younger than him at 48. Ive been thinking about getting help with my weight since about age 30 but had more important things to do. So only now was the right time. In addition to that, it seemed that doctors were reticent about operating on me since there were no other health issues. Now with my older years approaching, health care in Sweden has changed their minds and made it easier. So it's now covered for higher BMIs.

Edited June 19, 2019 by Krestel

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 70. Had the surgery 6 years ago. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.

[FabBy55 46]

I had my sleeve about 2 months shy of my 54th birthday. Wish I had done it sooner but have ZERO regrets. I am 22 months post sleeve and have held a steady weight loss of 115 lbs. I feel so much younger and more energized. Knee pain and foot pain are gone!!  I have already had some PS!

[Frustr8 7,886]

I really wouldn't mind this getting older----- if my body wasn't taking it so badly!👵💦LOL

[Superpharm01 1]

55 year young here and getting my surgery august 2nd. I’ve got a lot of living to do, and i want 100 pounds off to prevent nasty health complications that are lurking: type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, etc etc.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Well welcome @Superpharm01, I hope you'll be with us for a Long Time, any questions? Feel free to ask them and we will all try to help.

[Frustr8 7,886]

An bariatric thought for us in this group.
For what it's worth
It's never too late to be whoever you want to be.
I hope You live a life you're proud of.
And if you find that you're not
I hope You have the strength to start over.-----F. Scott Fitzgerald

[Chiptress 327]

Love that! Ty!

[Mbeasley 98]

I went from 308 and as of 7/12/19 i am 213!!!!

Super excited

[Mbeasley 98]

I am living my best life ever and all health issues are GONE!!!!

[Tracyringo 503]

50 !!! WHOOT WHOOT