Any More Sixties?

[Whoopee! 3]

Hello Sixties! Sleeved 4-17-13 Now down 42 pounds from size 24 to a tight 18/20..... Problems: eating slowly, don't care for Water, and wanting the bad stuff. Yep, that's me in a nutshell. I don't know how so many people can lose so fast.....mine is a slow process. Fast to gain slow to lose! Yikes! :tongue2: Can't get my ticker below to show my progress......another hurdle to jump...sigh!

[gokiwi68 4]

I am 65 ...was 237 and now 170...30 to go.....had the surgery Aug 9th 2012....

I am having a hell of a time to say the least....I have been 170 now for 4 months...I am going up and down 170 to 175 then back to 170....not another darn lb is moving....I am going to a weight clinic this week to get diet pills etc etc etc....didnt know it would be this hard....

always starving.....but at least i cant eat much....otherwise I throw up.....

I need help help help....

[Peggy D 123]

I just joined VST today. I'm 63 & a retired RN. My surgery is scheduled for August 22. I've lost almost 30 pounds on the 3-month supervised diet, but I am sure looking forward to not being so hungry after surgery.

[Kaj 88]

On my way to the hospital. See y'all on the other side.

[K33 87]

Kaj , how is your recovery going? I was sleeved the same day as you.

[Kaj 88]

Kaj , how is your recovery going? I was sleeved the same day as you.

Hi K33! I'm doing really good, I think. I started full liquids today and everything is going well. I thought I was dying on Tuesday morning after surgery Monday because I had been awake ALL night with severe acid reflux, and just knew I was no way able to go home since I could barely waddle to the end of the hall. However I passed the leak test that morning, shortly afterward the nurse that came on shift beat the hell out of my acid belly with protonix, pepcid and zofran; then the WLS coordinator came in to see me and prescribed a does of hydrocodone and by 3 PM I was a new woman and on my way home by 5 PM. I slept like a log in my own bed that night and although hubby said I moaned everytime I rolled over, I don't remember anything. I was a bit fatigued and weak yesterday but stayed in top of hydration with homemade chicken broth and snocones. Today I walked out to the back, checked the garden, visited with the goaties and have felt pretty darn good. I'm going to ask hubby to take me walk about down the street when the sun goes down.

How are you doing? How is your recovery going?

[grandmacathy 30]

Hi all I am waiting for my physicians letter. I hope he gives it to me tomorrow at my appt. I am learning patience while waiting for the insurance to okay the procedure.

[Its Janet B 9]

I just joined this forum today. I am 66 years young and will be sleeved on 8/15/13. I am also having my hiatal hernia repaired. I am a diabetic, have high blood pressure, high cholestrol, hypothyroidism, depression, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, etc. I hope to get my health back and be able to move more. I am also a nurse and am working part time.

So happy to have a forum to post on!

[bonmilligan 53]

I just turned 61 yesterday and I'm scheduled for surgery August 23rd. I was worried about being too old but if I continue to gain weight, I'm headed for more health issues! I went through a few days of thinking about backing out. It's very scary!

[grandmacathy 30]

I just turned 61 yesterday and I'm scheduled for surgery August 23rd. I was worried about being too old but if I continue to gain weight' date=' I'm headed for more health issues! I went through a few days of thinking about backing out. It's very scary![/quote']

I am so excited for you. I am still waiting and waiting and waiting.

[K33 87]

I am 62 and had my surgery a week ago. I needed a little coaxing the day of. My recovery is going well. I asked for enough anti nausea and pain Meds so that I was walking around the unit within 4 to 6 hrs (narcotics blurred my memory). I amped up my walking 2 weeks prior to my date and think it helped. Not one post op person I know said they had regrets and this gave me comfort to take the leap. And that boosts my feelings about myself.

[tjmom 200]

I was 59 when I had my sleeve. I turned 60 in April. So, here I am

Hope you all have a great day!

[Carole Flower 22]

Hi ladies. Today was my 64th birthday and I had the time of my life. Sleeved April 4th and have I made the right decision. I may have over eaten today but I felt full and have I listened to my tummy. I think i wasn't eating enough during the day and could hardly eat 800 calories. Protein baby!!!Chicken Fajitas, a bit of avocado, Beans and a little rice. This was a turning point for me and I'm ready to get back to a little more sensible path tomorrow. Hang in there. Time is your best friend and try not to rush it. I know at first things may look bleak. No one likes liquids at first but that is a good thing. Your tummy needs to heal. I still have cans of cream of whatever Soups in my pantry and will never touch them again. Mucky food are OK and you can work more with these foods. At my third week visit my Surgeon said "Eat what you what." "Sure Is he nuts?"

I have made a big mistake! Sitting in a chair most of the time or laying in bed watching TV must stop! I got out today and it was wonderful. Hot but I have so much energy. Good luck to you all and remember, I did this to be heather. Stay in touch. Carole

[AmyInOrlando 348]

I was sleeved 2 weeks ago. The first 10 days were a nightmare. I had a "surprise" hiatal hernia repair done at the same time. I'm a RN, and planning on going back to work on Monday. I'll be 61 Sept. 24th. My only regret is that I didn't have this surgery sooner.

[tjmom 200]

Good morning everyone! I too wish I would have had the surgery sooner. I think of all the things I missed because of my weight and it saddens me. But the past is gone - great things in the future.

Some time I will share my story (if you don't already know where I started) but for now .... have a fabulous Friday and enjoy your weekend!