Hi I am new here

I am already feeling like I fit in like a glove here.

Hi Laurie! Welcome to OFF!

I was 59 when I had my surgery. I had absolutley no complications and was amazed at how fast the weight came off, and the medical issues disapeared! I had severe edema, joint pain, congestive heart failure, borderline diabetes, and its all gone along with 140 extra pounds!. I had my surgery  over 4 years ago and life changed drastically for the better..get ready for the GOOD LIFE!!

Be Blessed
Betsy

Laurie, You will find that you can relate with us more mature (age wise) people.  We have a lot of the same things going on in our lives.  I'm 7 months out from my surgery and 58 years old.  It's true, once you start losing the weight, you'll find that you have a lot more energy and want to do more.  I used to absolutely hate shopping, but now I find I really enjoy it, because the clothes fit better and look better.  My health has improved immensely.  You'll be amazed and totally pleased.  Welcome home....:)  You'll find us a loving and considerate family.
Jan

Thanks Jan....You made my day!

Hi!
I can't help with the WLS but I did want to welcome you to the forum...hope you stick around.
Ruth

Hi, i'm new here too,  i was looking at dropdown menus and saw this,  i have pretty much been looking in the insurance forum and the sleeve formum which is what i want and am currently appealing a denial due to it still being considered investigational/experimental,,,,,,, cheesshh,  wish me luck,   i'm gonna be 60 in a couple of months,  its a little scary...... i would love to lose the weight and get my health back ... and i'm glad to have found you guys, nice knowing we are not alone.   Thanks  for being there,  J

Hi Laurie,
I just wanted to say welcome!  I'm 55 so I can't really answer your question but I do want to say that you've found a warm and supportive group of people and hope you keep coming back!
Cassie

Hi, I was 55 when I had mine done.  It was the first day of the rest of my healthier life.  Believe me, you will be so glad you made this decision when all is said and done.  Good luck!

I love everyone here already! I will be a life time member and supporter to this group,

Hi Laurie,

Welcome. I'm "only" 54 and just had the VSG, but since I also have pretty severe Multiple Sclerosis I feel I have more in common with the "older" people here, in terms of the sedentiary life style, meds, etc. I'm putting all my bets on the VSG helping me lose the weight so I can improve my MS symptoms and the quality of my life, which at this point is below zero.