55 years old and a newbie.

[MelbaM]

Melba, did your surgeon have you do a consult with a pharmacist too? I bet it all depends on what the medication is.

He said to talk to my psychiatrist which I did. She agrees. Didn’t think about asking a pharmacist. I will though

 

[Loops]

Personal question..... I currently have an "apron" of fat that hangs down a bit. Anyone that had the surgery have the same thing before surgery? I'm just wondering if it will get smaller or lead to MORE of an "apron" from saggy skin. I am wondering not for (just) cosmetic reasons, but if it will get in the way of me walking, exercising, normal things. When I do yoga now, it gets in the way of me doing certain moves and makes it hard for me to breathe well.

If it becomes bothersome and your doctor recommends removal you might be able to get it removed and covered by insurance

 

[KathyLev]

I'm 69 and will be getting my sleeve soon I hope !!!

 

[Beachbound23]

Hello, I'm 55 and wonder if there is anyone else around my age that is going to have RNY or have had it fairly recently that can give advice? Surgery sched in April. I'm nervous about how I'll do afterwards given my age and having always been an emotional eater.

I'm 54 and scheduled for RNY on April 3rd. I feel the same way.

 

[MelbaM]

I'm 54 and scheduled for RNY on April 3rd. I feel the same way.

We should keep in touch since our surgeries are so close together. We can support each other through it.

 

[MelbaM]

He said to talk to my psychiatrist which I did. She agrees. Didn’t think about asking a pharmacist. I will though

So I did check with the Pharmacist when I picked up my meds refills and he said the same thing my surgeon and psych said, so I feel even better about it. They all said that my meds may need to be "tweeked" a bit after the surgery, but they will absorb. WHEW!!