50+ years old
I had my surgery 8 months ago, when I was 53, and feel fantastic! I haven't felt this good since I was a teenager. I don't exercise much but still have loads of energy. It took quite a bit of getting used to in the beginning but has since smoothed out and I'm in a good eating routine now. I'm so glad I had this surgery!
Keep us posted on how you are doing!
I had my surgery 5 weeks ago. I am 62. For the last 10 years, I have felt 20 years older than my age, and wondered how awful I would feel 80. With 40 pounds gone since Pre-Op Diet, I am already feeling so much better, and look forward to the next 20 years. Best decision I ever made (and I self-paid)! Kay :-)
5'7" HW 256 (1/6/2014) SW 236.2 (VSG: 1/26/2015) CW 165.5 (01/10/2016) Total Weight Lost 90.5
Pre-Op: -19.8; Month 1: -19; Month 2: -12.7; Month 3: -9.9; Month 4: -7.2; Month 5: -6.4; Month 6: -2.8; Month 7: -3.7; Month 8: -4.2; Month 9: -0.6; Month 10: -2.1; Month 11: -0 Month 12: -2.1
GOALS: BMI Normal = 159 (6.5 to go); 100 LBs Lost = 156 (9.5 to go); FINAL GOAL: 139?? (26.5 to go)
I am just 60 and six months out. I never needed pain meds, I was happily back to work in a week despite planning for 3 weeks off, I feel fantastic and I am off all of my meds.
I think losing weight can go a bit slower when you are older (or maybe it's just me) but I think it's more about being prepared, having some luck and a good surgeon and, most of all, a good attitude.
Joy, I'm 58 years old and I had surgery 12/4/2015 and I feel amazing!!!! I no longer have aches and pains in my knees and my arthritis symptoms are gone. I have so much energy and found that I really enjoy exercising. Thats hard to believe! Wished I had done this surgery years ago. Good luck. Christine
