Thrilled to have found this site!!!

I am so glad that I found this site--I am 57 and having surgery when school is out--surgery date is June 2--I read the other message board and found only a couple of people who were 50+ who had RNY--so glad to read all the encouraging info on this site Barbara

Welcome Barbara, I felt the same way when I wandered in here. It's HOME. It's been 8 months for me - down appr. 135 and 40 more to go (or not). Really happy where I am. I just hired a personal trainer and am just now starting to really exercise and "work". It's actually being fun. I cannot believe that is me saying that! Looking forward to getting to know you better - and congratulations on your surgery date. Great decision!! Jeannie

Hi Barbara, Glad to have you aboard! If you're looking for peers with similar experiences and/or questions that are age-related, you are in the right place. If you're looking for a place to talk with folks who are of an age with you, you're in the right place. If you're looking for a smaller forum where we're getting to know each other, you're in the right place. Any or all of these reasons will suffice. We're glad to have you join us. Cheers, Rusty

Welcome Barbara: Hope you enjoy it here as much as I do. My surgery is scheduled for March 18. Louise

WECOME BARBARA, MY NAME IS SUE ,AND I STUMBLED UPON THIS SITE 2 WEEKS AGO.I FEEL A LOT MORE COMFORTABLE,IN THIS GROUP.I HAD LAP RNY,ON 11-4-03 AS TO DATE,I HAVE LOST 68 POUNDS.I GOT OFF MY INSULIN SHOT,THE FIRST WEEK HOME.I HAD MINE DONE AT KINGS DAUGHTERS,ASHLAND,KY. I HAD A GREAT SURGEON,AND GOT ALONG FINE,I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH POUCH IRRITATION,WITH VOMITING.BUT,I AM LEARNING TO EAT SLOWER AND TAKE SMALLER PORTIONS.HUGSSSSSSSSS SUE KYLE

I just found this site myself...........I had surgery June 3rd, 2003. I have lost 150 pounds and I am 58 years young. I feel better than I have in 10 years. Glad to hear from all. Judy

Welcome to our Over 50 site!!! Glad you found us!! I am 58, hoping for surgery before too long. Am just finishing up some health treatment (last appointment tomorrow!!) and hope to be re-approved for WLS in May or June. I only log on from work(my home computer is on the fritz), which is 4 days per week. I also log on to the main board, but find this one more to my needs, usually. I find people here to have great humor and kindness, and to be very responsive to each other's needs. So, if you are waiting for the end of school, you might be either a teacher or a student, right? If you have the summer off, that should give you time for recovery. Keep us posted, ask any questions you want,and I hope you find support and encouragement here!!! Nanajean in NH

You go boy!!! Stay positve and good things will happen. Wish you the best of luck!!! Keep all of us May-bies posted and see ya on the losing side. My surgery is scheduled for 5-10-06. Julie

Oh I feel for you but it is gonna happen and I will put you in my prayers!! Goodluck and keep us May-bies posted. (((hugs))) Julie

Hi Barbara, I am new here too, just found this site a few days ago. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. I am almost 18 months out and down 147 pounds. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me and I will do my best to answer them. Mary in Anaheim