Thanking God I found YOU!!!

It is very natural to have those second thoughts, I believe you have made the right choice. Now,
everyone is different is how they think or want out of this. Your health & many years at a much smaller You is, I am sure what you are after. I know lots of folks that were in there 60's when having RNY surgery & did just fine. Don't worry about the phyc eval just be honest with your answers & you will be fine. They are after weather or not you are ready to make the changes in eating habits that come along with this surgery, IT IS NOT A CURE< JUST A TOOL for the weight
loss. You have to change along with it, for it to worlk. Your day will be here very shortly & you will
be on the losing side & enjoy the ride.  Welcome to our little ( kinda big now) family & you will get
lots of answers to whatever you might need along your ride.  I am only 55, but, still very happy I did this. One of my dear friends was 65 when she had her surgery & now in her 70's & weighs
in the 140's & much, much healthier. Best of Luck & Good wishes to you!!

Thank you Marilyn for taking the time to make such a thoughtful post.  What I am after is years to do things with my grandchildren.  They live in another state, and we are moving there when we retire.  I don't want to get there and be too physically challenged to do things with them.  The psych eval was hard, sensitive things were discussed that honestly I had put way behind me.  I am encouaged by your success, and the success of others in this forum.  This has been the most wonderful discovery.  Many thanks for your kindness and support,

I just want to say WELCOME to OFF!!!!

I hope you like it here as much as we do. We will be glad to help you out in anyway we can. Don't be worried. You will breeze through this just fine.

Hope the eval goes well.....nothing to it!

Hugs....connie d

What a delightful surprise Connie to find you in my posts for a second time today.  You bring a lot of light to the situations here, and I know we are all grateful for that.  A positive spirit is so vitally important in all that we do.  Thank you again, for the welcome, it is appreciated.

HI Cutepuppy,

I am not on this board much but decided today to come here and visit.    There are lots of us on the boards that are over 50.  I will be 56 this summer and I agree with what was said about it is NEVER too late nor is anyone too old to get WLS and improve their quality of life.    I for one will be praying for you when you have your surgery.   Good luck it is one amazing journey !!!


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Hello Vivian,
You are a special lady!  I have read your thoughtful and insightful posts a number of times.  What a blessing to so many!!!  I so appreciate your taking the time to respond to my post.  It has meant a great deal to me to develop OH friends who have knowledge and wisdom to share, but mostly for the special bond between those of us challenged with "weighty" issues.  I do not say it lightly when I thank you for your prayers my surgery day.  But, for now, thank you for all you do for so many, and for me.

Thank you so much CutePuppy for the kind words.  I just try to be here for people in need.    I know many in the beginning of my journey were there for me....and I really apprecaite it.  This is my way of paying everyone back for all the support and encouragement that I have received.    Thanks so much for being so kind !!!


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian