Question:
Where are the 50 yr. olds that have had WLS
— Fancy (posted on October 6, 2003)
October 6, 2003
Hi Jan - I'm 52 and had WLS in April this year. Lost 75 pounds so far and
still going strong. If I can answer any questions from an
"older" perspective, gimme a shout!....Gail in Virginia
— Gail from NoVa
October 6, 2003
— Jazzy
October 6, 2003
That's the same question I asked last January! I'm 6 weeks post-op OPEN
RNY...you can email me from my profile page.
— Vicki V.
October 6, 2003
I turned 50 in Feb had surgery in April and am down 88 lbs. Just walked in
the door from a 6 mile bike ride.
— Gail O.
October 6, 2003
In February 2003 when I had my surgery I was 4mos past 52 years old.
October 16th will be my 53rd birthday.. I am down 114lbs and I know this
will be my best birthday to date.
— MaxineB
October 6, 2003
I'm 51. Had surgery 6 months ago and am down 90 pounds, from 260 to 170.
Can't remember a time when I felt better than I am today! Feel free to
email if you have ??? [email protected]
— Vicki S.
October 6, 2003
I was 53 when I had my open RNY. I turned 54 Jan. 23. I have lost a total
of 140# counting the 27 pre op. I feel 20 years younger and I have to make
myself dress according to my age. I got a tattoo in August and am getting
my arms done 10/17, so next summer I can wear tank tops and get a real tan.
— Tawnda C.
October 6, 2003
does 49 count? I had my surgery in nov 202 11 months ago and amd down 135
lbs. weight now is 140, would love to lose 15 more but boy oh boy is it
slow now, only lost aboyt 3 pounds this month and 5 last, but i am still
losing so i cant gripe. things are great i just wish they had had this
available 20 or so years ago so that i hadnt had to spend so many years
losing and gaining back, this is going to work i know it will.....good luck
— terri R.
October 6, 2003
I am 50 and scheduled for the surgery on 10/13, I am very scared and need
help convincing me that I am doing the right thing, I am 5'8 and weight 278
and need the surgery. I am not getting any support from my husband and kids
they are also very scared for me
— lewis1378
October 6, 2003
I am 56 and had RNY open in Feb. this year. Best choice I ever made.
— Delores S.
October 6, 2003
Are you kidding? I had surgery 3 yrs ago at age 50 and I have been so busy
enjoying my new life and living it like I'm 40! That's probably why you
couldn't find me!!!What do you want to know kid? My life began anew at 50,
surgery saved me and gave me back my life. And I haven't stopped loving and
living every precious moment that GOD has given me since.
— Rose A.
October 6, 2003
Was 55 when I had surgery one week ago this Wednesday. Down 129 and hoping
to at least tweak 130 by Wednesday. It is very slow losing now but the
surgery was the single best thing I ever did for myself.
— Steve B.
October 6, 2003
I'm 57,I had surgery in August and didn't have any problems.I would do it
again in a heartbeat!!!
— Gussie
October 6, 2003
HERE! :) Have to tell you I feel 30! SERIOUSLY!!
Open RNY 10/30/02 BIG loss of 208!
— Ginger M.
October 6, 2003
OMG, Steve!!! You have lost 129 lbs in ONE WEEK? Woooohoo!
— Ginger M.
October 6, 2003
Hi Jan, I'm 62 and will have surgery next month. A woman on this database
named Phoebe Kane has founded a group on yahoo of older (50+) weight loss
surgery members. To be part of this group, visit her "page" here,
and there are instructions on how to join that group.
— maryd
October 6, 2003
I just turned 51 and I feel like I am 20 yrs or maybe even 30 yrs younger!
Life is wonderful and I thank God every day for WLS. Life has just begun!
— Mylou52
October 6, 2003
Had my surgery 12/23/02, age 48 1/2. I feel WONDERFUL and
I'm even looking forward to turning 50 never thought I would feel so young
and alive! Down 117 lbs! Best of luck to you!
— debmi
October 6, 2003
I was 43 when I had wls. I now feel what I think 60 would feel like.
Instead of the clock rolling back, it went ahead. ;)
— Danmark
October 6, 2003
I was 48.5 when I had this surgery. I will be 50 next month. I feel like
I'm 30. I wore a miniskirt out dancing last week and got hounded by guys
coming to the table despite being with my BF.(he loved it,though)I went
from frumpy to fabulous. I have lost 122 pounds and wear size 4's and 6's.
I have a plastic surgery appt for an "uplift" this coming Friday.
I have very little excess skin fortunately.
— Connie M.
October 6, 2003
I was 53 when I had my surgery and will turn 55 next month. I'm down 100#
and recently started losing again.
Am going for my third plastic surgery procedure (thigh lift) October 13.
Never thought I'd want the PS but, boy was I wrong. I feel good and want
to look good too! My only regret is that I couldn't get it the WLS done
sooner!
Linda
260/160/145
— LLinderman
October 6, 2003
on sept. 21, 2003, i became 50. been up and down several times in my life.
just got ins approval for nov. 17, 2003
— harvey S.
October 6, 2003
I was 44 when I had my RNY, distal. (ok, 45 a few days later). I'll be 54
next week. Don't know if that qualifies. I don't think I'd have seen 46
had I not had WLS. But I know for sure that I would not be having as much
fun on wheels, with oxygen, that's for sure! I left behind a stack of
comorbs. Got some gray hair & wrinkles, but also have working lungs
& such. Fair trade, I think.
— vitalady
October 6, 2003
I am 61 and my DH is 62. We had our surgery 10/23/01. There is a group
for those over 50. Just e-mail [email protected] to join. Most are from
this site. We share and support in a loving way, always telling it like it
is.
We do well with the surgery and recover better than you would expect for
our age.
— faybay
October 6, 2003
I am part of that over 50 group, neer thought I would admit to it until
now. Had my surgery 5/5/03 turned 54 in June and have not regretted a day
yet. Have lost 87lbs and even with all my illnesses, I feel God has given
me back my life and I am so thankful. Any time you want to chat you can
reach me from my profile. Take care God Bless.
— Joan T.
October 6, 2003
Had the surgery in July at 48 yrs, will turn 49 in a week! I am glad I did
it, it is going pretty well!
— Tim W.
October 6, 2003
I had my surgery at 51 on 12/11/01 and have lost so far 227 pounds. What a
difference in how I feel today then before surgery. Best thing I ever did
for myself.
— bbjnay
October 6, 2003
I am 50 and just had the surgery. I am looking forward to a very rewarding
year, despite the initial discomforts and eating changes.
— jc222
October 7, 2003
I had my open RNY at 55 and my tummy tuck at 56. I did great with both
sugeries and would do either again. I've lost 181 pounds and had total
knee replacement in July. I will be two years post-op November 29.
— Patty_Butler
October 7, 2003
I was 54 years old when I had my lap RNY; my husband was 57 at the time of
his surgery. That was over 3 years ago, and it was the best decision that
either of us ever made! I am convinced that I would have been an invalid
in a wheelchair and my husband would likely not even be alive today if we
had not had the surgery. Today, we are healthier (no meds!) and more
active than we have been in over fifteen years. Best wishes!
— Diana T.
October 7, 2003
I had open DS (duodenalswitch.com) at age 54 with no problems and hardly
any pain at all. Pre-op I felt like an old woman and moved like one too.
Now at 55 I feel like a kid again and bounce around like a teenager most of
the time! Life is great!!
— Chris T.
October 8, 2003
I had LAP RNY on 5/12/03, and I am 56 and have lost 72 lbs. I never felt
old in my head but the aches and pains would let me know real quick how old
I was in my body!! I would do wls over again in a heartbeat to have the
wonderful youthful feeling I have now in my head as well as my body!
— lyn H.
October 8, 2003
I am 66 and am feeling wonderful. I had my surgery May 20th. I have lost 62
# so far. I had very little pain, no sickness, vomited only a couple of
times( chicken doesn't agree with me) no hair loss. I am so thankful I had
this surgery and would do it over again if I had to. Down 8 sizes.
— Carol H.
October 11, 2003
HI,, I HAD MY R.N.Y. OPEN AT AGE 50, 11-2-03 IT'LL BE 2 YEARS..I FEEL
BORN AGAIN.. I HIT MY GOAL 190#'S 9 MONTHS OUT AND HAVE NEVER LOST OR
GAINED MORE THAT 10 POUNDS EITHER WAY SINCE.. WHAT'S SAD IS I DEPENDED ON
THIS WEB-SITE SOOOO MUCH IN THOSE EARLY DAYS,, AND NOW THAT I AM LIVING A
NORMAL LIFE, I FORGET TO CHECK IN HERE,, HELP OTHERS,, SOMEONE ASKED ONCE
"WHERE IS ALL OF THE W.L.S. PEOPLE WHO ARE 2 YEARS AND OUT".. I
HAVE FOUND THAT OUT,, WE ARE OUT LIVING OUR LIVES AGAIN!! MANY HAVE ASKED
IF I WAS EVER SORRY I HAD THE W.L.S. I TELL THEM EVEN ON THE WORST DAY
EARLY ON, I WOULD NEVER TRADE THAT FOR WHAT MY LIFE ONCE WAS..AFTER LOSING
240 #'S I STILL STOP SOMETIMES TO SEE WHO THAT MAN IS IN THE MIRROR LOOKING
BACK AT ME.. MAYBE ALWAYS WILL.. WHEN I SEE THE OBESE TODAY I CAN CRY FOR
THEM,, I WATCH THEM STRUGGLE INTO CARS,, STRUGGLE JUST TO WALK,, MY HEART
STILL GOES OUT TO THEM,, I WANT TO TELL THEM HELP IS OUT THERE.. I DON'T DO
IT THERE,, BUT I CAN DO IT HERE,, GOOD LUCK FROM A NEAR 52 YEAR OLD..
— bruce M.
October 12, 2003
Thanks to everyone for the response...It was very helpful.
— Fancy
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