age and bypass surgery - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

sandi · 07-16-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tricia3

I'm new too and concerned about my age...soon to be 60 as well and my current medical problems. I have chronic pain and have been on disability because of it for 12 years. I always had to struggle with my weight but when exercise became so much more limited by my foot & back problems I started gradually gaining. Each year added 8-12 lbs until now I weigh 260 lbs at 5 ft 7 . Both knee joints are shot and my back problem is approaching the need for a fusion (fusing the bones together).

I have lots less muscle mass now. I was wondering if you know any post op patients in their 60s who have done well? Do they lose weight slower?

Thanks for helping

Hi Tricia,
Welcome to the board, first of all

Just a note, I lost my first 100 pounds in 5 months exactly, the whole 213 I've lost, I did in 21 months.... I don't think age has a thing to do with it at all... I think it's just how well you stick to the rules!!
Good luck!!!

Tricia3 · 07-16-2006, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the welcome. The folks who weight control is a bit of a struggle instead of a major life struggle just don't understand. I'm so weary of everything being my fault because I don't just drop the weight!
I need to have both knee joints replaces ASAP but I know I have to love a significant amount of weight first for decent odds. Theis seems like a tool that will helpt me get past that initial chunk of loss to be able to do the rest.
Sandi, thank you for a relative age/weight scenario. I like your analogy to a roller coaster ride! I hope I can lose even 1/2 that fast!

Tricia3, scared but hopeful