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Hello Christine!
Your message made me feel all warm & fuzzy...lol! 
It always amazes me how we as humans have far more in common than different and as you say all the ladies on this board are a testament to that! Like you, I feel I am going down the same health path as my beloved dad...only at a much younger age. He never had a weight problem, but developed a-fib in his 60's. He was then diagnosed with blockages in his heart & underwent open heart surgery in his 70's. He also didn't make it & stroked out & had a heart attack while in a coma after his heart surgery. By his late 70's he developed Alzheimer's & died at 79.
I feel like I am on the same path, but if I don't do something to reverse my health issues I may not see 60. I have to do this for ME, but I also have to consider the fact I have a disabled husband to care for & our 13 year old granddaughter we are raising. I can't check out on them. I need to get this in check.
So I really appreciate the warm & fuzzy feedback in your message as well as all the response I have received from others on the board. You are SO right...we can do this!
Kathy
Kathy
on 2/18/15 12:56 am
I am currently 66 and had the sleeve last September 9th, 2014. Your doctor will do every test he thinks is necessary because of your age. With the endoscopy, you will be out and won't feel a thing. I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy the same time; I swear the colon prep was the worst part of it.
I also had an echo for my heart and a chemical heart stress test. The benefits of weight loss surgery most of the time, far outweigh the risks of surgery. Almost everyone is anxious before surgery. I love, love the sleeve. Since September I am able to walk without constant knee pain, my BP is lower, and I have lost 73 pounds. I have 47 more to go. I wish you all the best, dear.
Hi Lene!
It is great to hear from folks in the 'older' category as I feel we present with more risks for surgery. Bless you for doing this in your 60's!You sound So excited!
I like to hear how older members handled their 'journey.'
Thankfully I had my colonoscopy this past Fall. I see a cardiologist regularly and she is the one who suggested the surgery. I don't know yet if she will order additional testing. I have never had an endoscopy, and don't like anything in my mouth....dentist included...so it is making me anxious. I assume they do the twilight sedation like with the colonoscopy...is your throat sore afterwards?
I hope to get the sleeve, too. You sound so positive it just makes me want to get on with it! It is also good to hear the benefits outweigh the risks of surgery b/c I know I have NO choice now. I couldn't do it on my own for 30+ years so this is the road I have to take.
Thanks so much!
Kathy
Oh my gosh, I also opted for to do the screening colonoscopy at the same time as my EGD. They handed me the preparation directions and I wanted to back out! But, I'm over 50 and really should have one. I figured I won't want to drink 3 gallons of fluid with a tiny pouch post surgery so I said, let's done up!
As a as a result my screens are moved to 3/2 but it's only a few days later. It will be worth it. I have to say, preparing for this surgery is prompting me to close a lot of gaps in preventative care. It's a lot of work but so worth it!
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137 pounds lost - from a 24/26W to a size 8/10!
hello Kathy and welcome.
You are in the right place. I am 57, and had my surgery in 2006. I had RNY.
I will will add you to my prayer list. You'll do great as long as you follow doctors and nutritionists instructions.
hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Hi Trish!
Thank you for making me feel welcome.
I really appreciate being put on your prayer list. I truly believe when my friends & relatives did the same before my cancer surgery that is why I came through my hysterectomy early stage with no complications or need for further treatment other than regular dr. appointments.
I believe in the power of prayer!
Kathy!
