Never too late at 55

I would like to recommend that you read some of the profiles of people on this forum. I haven't added to mine in a couple of years but kept it consistently for 2-3 years. It will describe the "ride" I talk about more completely than I can here.

 Most of my ride has been wonderful, but we all have days that are better than others. All "rides" have curves, dips, hills, valleys, and times of coasting along. Like "riding" a bike you will learn a lot along the way. That's what I mean by the ride of a lifetime. No regrets here tho I have regained 30 lbs in the 6 years since my RNY.I weighed 377 lbs and I am just 5'3" tall. At my thinnest I had lost almost 200 lbs. 

There are people on ths forum who have been successful with a band also. We are all reminded that whatever kind of surgery we have "It is not brain surgery" and we will have to continue to be vigilent and work our "tool" of WLS no matter what kind it is in order to remain successful.

Best wishes to you. All you have to do to see if someone has written a profile that is available for you to read is to click on the person's name under their picture to go to their profile page.

Welcome to the OFF family. . .  best wishes as you get healthier and enjoy living more than you thought possible.

 We could almost be sisters. I, too, am 55, (US) with four adult children and two blood grandchildren, (four stepgrandchildren) with a new knee replacement. I am only in the first stages towards surgery. My education day is June 30th. (I'm hoping by fall to have a surgery date) Good luck to you!!!!!

 Just one more month for you to wait for your class. How exciting.  I am thrilled with the whole process so far.  My knee already feels the difference.  It is amazing. I am only 5 feet 2 inches, so every little ounce makes a difference.  I've already lost 4 kilos ( we are metric over here) which is 8,8 pounds.  So fun to get on that scale and finally see the pounds come off.  Still on clear liquids until Sunday, then I graduate to creamy soups, yogurt, custard, and of course the protein shakes.  Good luck, and keep me posted how you are doing!

Aloha jm H......How wonderful that you found this very supportive and loving group of WLS friends. The whole journey from pre-surgery classes to almost five years past surgery has been so much more interesting and fun because of this group.

You are just a baby....;-o 55! I was 62 when I had my gastric bypass in 2006, and now 67 with 5th surgiversary coming up in July. Going from 320 lbs. to around 170 has made my world a totally different experience. There is freedom in my body now instead of fear that I'll break chairs, or need an extension on seatbelt in airplanes. Stairs are no problem, and my health is better than it was in my 40's.

Just enjoy each day, be sure to take pictures each week or month. You will be amazed at how you shrink and look as you look back. I journaled everything I ate, too, for about 3 years, and that too helped me stay on track. Now I eat almost anything I want...just small portions. If I gain a few pounds, I cut back on carbs and they go away (thankfully).

Good luck and keep coming back! We love to hear about your adventure.

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

Congratulations on your new sleeve!  I am in the pre-op phase and I am probably looking at Oct 2011 for Surgery.  I will be 55 in June so it's nice to know there are other's my age.  Keep up the good work! 

 Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am excited about the whole process, and haven't found it difficult so far!!  Everyone is so supportive here, and it really helps to have people to bounce those questions off of.  Take care, and tell us how it goes for you.