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Lindalou2068
I have started this journey at the age of 65. I went through this process several years back and made it to get a lap band. My insurance put the stops to that for some unknown reason. I try to think it was a good thing since lap Bands are going out, at least according to my program that I am in now. The program I am in now is for Gastric Sleeve. I have 6 months. I started in January, so I am almost 2 months in. I may have my surgery in June or July.
I guess what I am most scared about is my age and if it will be worthwhile for me at this age? Will it bring me added years or will it take away from my life. Will it work for me? Will I be able to move more? Will it help my health issues? So many questions rolling around in my head. so many....
I live in small town USA. I actually live on a small farm. I am a grandma to two. I am not telling anyone about my surgery except my husband and son. This kind of puts me alone, so I joined on here to hopefully get some support and have questions answered as I go on this journey.
I went to a nutrition class last night and came out very emotional. They discussed vitamins and diet before and after surgery. This program pushes taking chewable vitamins and B12. It all sounds good till they start talking about what happens if you do not take your vitamins for the rest of your life. They talked about what ifs. It seemed to me to be a lot of things that could give you problems. From losing hair, to becoming vitamin deficient, and problems associated with the sleeve. I tried to take notes but could not get it all down. I guess what I am wondering is do these things really happen?
Dehydration, Dumping, Low Blood sugar, Nausea and vomiting, Gas and Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea, Hair Loss and Etc.
Help I am scared and curious to hear from people that have had this surgery. I am especially interested in the older folks with health issues?
Isn't protein hard on your kidneys?
I have been ready to drop out and stay the way I am. But then I realize how bad I feel about myself. To continue to live the rest of my
life ashamed of myself and not liking who I am.
Thank you in advance for reading my post and for answering me.
Lindalou2068
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