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59 Years Old and Getting Healthy for my 60th !!! - Owasso, OK
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I don't see many stories about women in their...
valsmith918February 25, 2016
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I don't see many stories about women in their 50's or 60's listing their reviews so I wanted to give another perspective. Most of the stories I read are for women in their 30's which I always read but I wanted to know how women my age recuperate and fair after surgery. That's the main reason I am posting. And, of course, the support. So join me for my new adventure.
Out of curiosity I was reading about different procedures on RaelSelf and how many people would recommend the treatments they had. I think I was looking at some facial treatments. I was blown away about the satisfaction rate for weight loss surgery. I read many reviews and started doing my own research. This search led me to the Bailey Bariatric Center. They have been so professional and have walked me through all the necessary steps to complete the insurance requirements. They tell me when and where I need to be and my guidance counselor has been wonderful and she provides prompt answering all of my concerns and/or questions.
I am supposed to have my surgery in March but the date has not been determined yet. As of yet I don't have any nervousness or feelings of trepidation about the procedure. I've been practicing my eating protocol and getting down the liquid/water requirements so hopefully I'll be better prepared for what faces me. I am not looking forward to the two weeks of liquids before the surgery. I asked a gentleman at the support group about this part and he said he's rather put out a fire with his face. LOL I started this journey weighing 321 pounds and am currently 296 so I have lost weight using the information I've been given. I would like to get down to 150 with anything extra being a bonus. I have to start working out more but lack of motivation has been a hindrance for me. I know part of being a compliant patient is exercise so I am going to have to bite the bullet.
I gained most of my weight after my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was such a difficult 3 year process and when he got really sick I took a leave of absence to be his caretaker. The stress of watching him waste away and going through all of the stages of a terminal illness caused me to turn to food as comfort. Especially anything sweet. Then there was the inconsolable pain after he died that sent me into a spiral of depression that put on even more weight.
I now have a 10 month old granddaughter that makes me smile again. I want to be able to get down on the floor and play with her and play games outside. I want to be able to hike in the woods and not worry about loosing my breath when I go more than 1/2 mile. I am now retired and I'd like to travel without fear of trying to squeeze into an airplane seat. I want to give myself the present of living healthy and free from this weight. It has been a prison and kept me from doing so much. My Aunt and Uncle from London were coming to town and wanted to have dinner with me. I was so ashamed of how I looked that I lied my way out of the dinner. That's bad.
I don't see many stories about women in their 50's or 60's listing their reviews so I wanted to give another perspective. Most of the stories I read are for women in their 30's which I always read but I wanted to know how women my age recuperate and fair after surgery. That's the main reason I am posting. And, of course, the support. So join me for my new adventure.
Out of curiosity I was reading about different procedures on RaelSelf and how many people would recommend the treatments they had. I think I was looking at some facial treatments. I was blown away about the satisfaction rate for weight loss surgery. I read many reviews and started doing my own research. This search led me to the Bailey Bariatric Center. They have been so professional and have walked me through all the necessary steps to complete the insurance requirements. They tell me when and where I need to be and my guidance counselor has been wonderful and she provides prompt answering all of my concerns and/or questions.
I am supposed to have my surgery in March but the date has not been determined yet. As of yet I don't have any nervousness or feelings of trepidation about the procedure. I've been practicing my eating protocol and getting down the liquid/water requirements so hopefully I'll be better prepared for what faces me. I am not looking forward to the two weeks of liquids before the surgery. I asked a gentleman at the support group about this part and he said he's rather put out a fire with his face. LOL I started this journey weighing 321 pounds and am currently 296 so I have lost weight using the information I've been given. I would like to get down to 150 with anything extra being a bonus. I have to start working out more but lack of motivation has been a hindrance for me. I know part of being a compliant patient is exercise so I am going to have to bite the bullet.
I gained most of my weight after my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was such a difficult 3 year process and when he got really sick I took a leave of absence to be his caretaker. The stress of watching him waste away and going through all of the stages of a terminal illness caused me to turn to food as comfort. Especially anything sweet. Then there was the inconsolable pain after he died that sent me into a spiral of depression that put on even more weight.
I now have a 10 month old granddaughter that makes me smile again. I want to be able to get down on the floor and play with her and play games outside. I want to be able to hike in the woods and not worry about loosing my breath when I go more than 1/2 mile. I am now retired and I'd like to travel without fear of trying to squeeze into an airplane seat. I want to give myself the present of living healthy and free from this weight. It has been a prison and kept me from doing so much. My Aunt and Uncle from London were coming to town and wanted to have dinner with me. I was so ashamed of how I looked that I lied my way out of the dinner. That's bad.
I don't see many stories about women in their 50's or 60's listing their reviews so I wanted to give another perspective. Most of the stories I read are for women in their 30's which I always read but I wanted to know how women my age recuperate and fair after surgery. That's the main reason I am posting. And, of course, the support. So join me for my new adventure.
Replies (7)
February 27, 2016
Hi Val, You will be delighted to know that I'm 62 and will be having the sleeve late March. I will join you on this journey. Your story is very moving and so understandable. When you are doing so much for others it's hard to to focus on yourself and food can become what we believe is a gratifying replacement for much of what might be missing in our lives, at any given time. Four years ago I began to have pain in both knees. I was at the time and have been all my life an active equestrian. When it became to difficult to ride I had my knees scoped and I never fully rehabbed, consequently the arthritis worsened and my mobility became severely compromised. I just couldn't exercise like I used to, and the only time not in pain would be sitting or lying down. Anxious non-stop eating and completely catapulted out of my former reality. Deadly. Fast forward I have gained nearly 100lbs in 4 years. I need double knee replacement and my chances of recovery and riding again will be better achieved if I can get the weight off. Like you I want my life back. I share the majority of your feelings, and am deeply embarrassed that I have allowed myself to indulge in such destructive and unhealthy behavior. Simply put-it's time to ditch the fat suit and get on with life. We are going to be great, Val! We are older wiser and more in touch with the time we have ahead of us. You have suffered greatly and you are so deserving of another chapter. You are ahead of me in the process of experimenting with self control. I will start that process next week. Practice drinking, 3 small meals,,etc. Net net, we are going to follow the rules, probably go nuts for several weeks, and then start to see our old selves emerging while feeling better than we have in years. If it would be helpful I will give you my email address or perhaps there's a way to private message on realself, I will check. Just know you are not alone. We are doing this together. Best, Chey
February 29, 2016
I had gastric bypass at age 50 so welcome to the club. I wish I had done it at age 40. But now just glad I did it. I am still thin 14 years later.
February 29, 2016
you may turn to other things to replace the comfort of food, so be watchful as I was not.
March 1, 2016
I'm am a 68 yr old women going thru the process of gastric bypass surgery. First time joining in forum. Started wt management Dec 15
Getting all my pre op requirements done. I will post more when I get more info.
Getting all my pre op requirements done. I will post more when I get more info.
Hi there, and welcome! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! You sound so positive, despite everything you've been through. I hope you'll find lots of supportive within this great community. I've found some questions from people in your age group, and thought I'd share the link with you. You're certainly not alone :) Please come back and update us regularly. I can't wait to follow your journey!
Age 55-64 + Sleeve Gastrectomy Q & A