Over 50 Newbie
Hello all,
I'm a newbie and I'm hoping to have my procedure in September, I'm having the RNY. Sometimes I'm questioning myself if I'm too old to go through this. I'm 52. Thought about it over 4 years ago but never pursued it. I think my biggest fear is the healing part, I know the older you get the longer it takes to heal. I've had a C-section, and a total Hystorectomy and they weren't too bad so I keep telling my self I can do this, and the benefits will be SO worth the pain that I'll have. Looking for anyone who is around my age who has recently had the procedure to visit with and follow your progress. Thanks to any and all that reply.
Cathy
Hello Cathy and welcome to OFF!
No, you are not too old, which you will certainly discover for yourself in a couple months' time. I was 54 when I had my RNY. I am 2 1/2 years out now and I wish I had done it sooner. You will feel so much better you'll wonder why you waited the 4 years.
Also, are you having your RNY done laparoscopically? If so, I can almost guarantee that you will have very little pain and a rapid healing time.
Glad to have you drop into our forum. We post daily. I invite you to join in our daily thread. You will find a world of support, guidance, and friendship here.
Vickie
Jennifer ( done in Feb 2008, age 62, haven't looked back since)
Hello Cathy and Welcome to OFF!!!! (Over Fifty Forum)
You are not too old. Congrats on making a life changing decision!!
We are here to help you with any questions or just for support. We love having new members!! We are more then just a weight loss group....we are awesome friends as well. I hope you decide to stay and join us daily on our morning thread!!
HUGS....connie d
Hi Cathy and WELCOME
I was 52 when I was banded in '09. I recovered just fine. I had the band removed 9/12 and was sleeved 1/13 at 55. I recovered and healed better faster with the sleeve.
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
Welcome Cathy!
I had RNY on Aug 15th 2012 I was 57 and so happy I did. I'm down almost 80 lbs and still losing. I feel great and you will too! Good luc****ep posting.
Hugs, Debbie
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!!!"
"No one said it was going to be easy, but it will definitely be worth it"
I had to chuckle when you said you were afraid you were too old for RNY at 52. Only chuckling because when I was 63 I had WLS and I weighed 330 lbs. Today, seven years later, I weigh 145 (I'm 5'11") and some consider me skinny. Life made a major change durin g that first two years, and except for a few "stalls" the weight steadily came off, and then kept coming off after I had reached goal.
Just enjoy this fantastic life-changing procedure. You will not regret it.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
I had my RNY done open at 49, six years ago, turned 50 two months later. I recovered just fine. 16 months later, I had to have an incisional hernia repaired, so the doc reopened me, did a tummy tuck, and repaired it. Again, I recovered nicely.
I'm scheduled for gall bladder surgery at the end of this month, and it will be done laproscopically. I have no concerns.
Start taking long walks, as briskly as you can. Also, start doing deep breathing exercises. Fill your lungs as deeply as you can, then blow out slowly. Both times, I had to breath into a thing and keep a little ball elevated for as long as I could. Most abdominal surgery patients have to.
Focus on all the great things you'll be able to do that you probably can't do now. My favorite is being able to have the stamina to keep up with my six, four and one year old grandchildren, including kicking the soccer ball around. I also like that I don't need a seatbelt extender when I fly on an airplane.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
