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i am 60 and am removing the eroded band and then going for sleeve.My band failed due to NSAIDS ....and lack of exercise....did you all walka lot with the sleeve....
i do want to loose weight as I have severe arthritis.

thanks so much for your wishes..

yes its so important to follow doctor's orders about the diet...and walk a lot too..
I am 5 days post op...feeling fine...best of luck to you all.

we have to go on eating high protein....other wise weight goes up....protein and Water and exercise....unless we do these three things...weight will surely increase...its a serious matter...this weight loss..

she may feel weak for 8 to 10 days....she must walk a lot...every few hrs...to get rid of the gas...since we are on a liquid diet for long...energy level might be low.
all the best. its wonderful she has a caring friend like you.

i am happy with my sleeve....i was throwing up a lot with the band.
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its so good to read all these posts. I am 59 have severe osteoarthritis of knees,cant walk much but I am hopeful of loosing weight.I am in the 3rd week now,still on liquids.< /p>

If someone showed me just how little food I would eating per day, everyday, and foods I will never eat again, and still be healthy and full of energy, I would have dismissed this entire WLS project altogether because the red flags would have gone up telling me this was just another gimmick......but yet, here I am. And if I add up what I ate today in total, it really is astounding....

Isn't it GREAT??
Sometimes when I look around at the amounts that other people are eating, I am astounded that I used to eat that much and then some. It just goes to show how little food we need to actually survive and thrive on!

we have to go on eating high protein....other wise weight goes up....protein and Water and exercise....unless we do these three things...weight will surely increase...its a serious matter...this weight loss..

My sincere condolences to your loss. I can relate. I had hip surgery, 10 days later my husband dx terminal ca and died 6 wks later. It's a shock to your system physically, mentally and emotionally. Take good care of yourself and just take it one day or even one minute at a time. I would suggest finding a grief group to help you work through your grief. If none are where you live or if your unable to get to one there are groups online. It is very beneficial to talk with others who are going through the loss of a spouse also. If you read there are good books written for grief support.
I wish I had an answer to help you except to say I'm sending healing thoughts with this post. Time is the only thing that will help with the pain.

Oh no!!!! I am so sorry to hear about your hubby. No wonder you had to dial back for a minute. Hopefully you can have some time a couple of times a week just to stay in touch. The fellowship of this community can help keep you going.
I have a couple of questions. Do you have any support nearby from friends / family / church - anyone?
Did you get both knees replaced at he same time????? OMG.......II had one done in 2007
and the other in 2011. I just can't imagine the bravery and mental strength it would take to
get them both done together.
My dear sleeve sister, I did miss you and wish for comfort to come your way. Here is a hug from Miss Mac in Chicago.

hi...havent been here for sometime...I was sleeved on 28th jan 2014. lost some weight..then I had knee transplant of both knees on 13th oct. recovering slowly....husband was taking great care of me...he passed away suddenly on 5th oct. Now I am sad and lonely...trying to come out of this shock.
I also want to loose more weight....every thing is difficult now.

cathy, my doc said we should avoid all fruits at this stage as they contain a lot of sugar which is stored as fat immediately.
I was having a banana daily, but now I have stopped it.

There is another thread ongoing right now, and Shersun adds this to her post. I don't take anything personal unless it's a compliment.
I am a lot older than most people here. I have been posting since ?October, 2013, and never met a bxxxx here. Please look at the number of posts I have made. I am opinionated (like your Grandma lol). I try to roll gently and give good, solid, and kind advice, and I probably target more older people because bariatric surgery can be a life or death matter for some, like my husband. This site is to build people up. Please do not take a few snarky posts and turn it into something. Bariatric Pal is the best thing going. In almost a year, I have seen two people stomp off and say I am done here. Well I can tell you it is their loss, because there are many kind and wonderful human beings here, committed to helping each other. I would not have it any other way here. I can tell you if I think you are hurting yourself if you ask me a question, and if you get mad that I said you should not do this, does that make me a bad person? Relax and make friends here. It is awesome!!!!!! Linda

I'm 61 yrs old, I am on disability the past 2 years due to my weight and complications from diabetes,but I was sleeved in Feb. 2014, I dropped weight quickly the first 2 months, thought "this is too easy" weight loss has slowed now but still loosing. I take a Water aerobics class 3 times a week and can now walk a little farther and move alot better..I'm trying to keep up with my grandchildren and I think if I keep at this I will be good to go lots more places that require walking next summer.

Hello fellow 60ers. I would have been 65 in October instead I'm being reborn August 25th, 2014. I have no doubt I will be successful in shedding the camouflage/cocoon I've been carrying for 30 years. I am looking forward to discovering the me I really am. For more wake ups hip hip hooray!

I was sleeved July 23rd. I was worried about my age (65) but the only problem i am having is getting enough liquid. Still don't have much stamina but supposed to be going back to work on Aug. 25th. That worries me a little bit but I feel stronger and better each day so hoping to be ok by then.
The only pain I've had was from the gas for the first few days but nothing else at all unless you count the Constipation I suffered through for about 14 hrs. Horrible pain but everything came out all right in the end. ​

I am 6 years out going on 7. I went into surgery weighing 301 lbs. A year and half later I was at 120. I have stayed between 120-125 for the past 5 years. My secret is that I let myself eat what I like, but I NEVER over do it. If I want to eat candy, I'll eat candy but I won't eat a TON of candy. I have mastered the self control. I do snack through the whole day. I don't eat 3 separate meals. I just graze slowly all day...like a cow. Haha. I do weigh myself every week consistently to make sure I'm still where I want to be. .... My sister also had the surgery done 5 years ago and has gained her weight back. I feel so terrible. However, she kept up a lot of bad habits like eating fast, eating more, and drinking with all her meals... That's one rule I have never broken, I never eat and drink together. .. I don't know if there really is a secret to keeping off the weight. I know we're all different and we've all had different experiences. Just stick to what you know works, Protein first, eat slowly, keep track of what is going into your body, and keep yourself motivated.

CTRose I cannot tell you how valuable I believe your willingness to share your experiences with us is. Your candor and honesty are themselves an inspiration. You write like you talk and you feel what you write. That's a gift. I sincerely hope that you will share your journey with us often in the coming days, weeks and months. Just from reading what you have shared so far, I truly believe that there is not the slightest doubt that you will succeed in your Quest and I am looking forward to following your progress and sharing ideas with you along the way.
A very sincere "Thank you!" and welcome to the best weight loss surgery forum in the world. One that just got better with your membership!

I appreciate you sharing your story and wish you the best getting back on track! You've probably seen this, but in case not, many of the vets use the 5:2 method to maintain or lose final/regained pounds. Might be worth exploring.

Well for my experience, and keep in mind I am not a doctor or a nutritionist, I eventually just "allowed" myself to eat pretty much whatever I wanted. This did not happen over night, as I struggled with being able to keep food down in the beginning especially this first two years. What I know now, is that my new stomach obviously healed and was not bothered by certain carbs. So, it naturally began to tolerate food I missed.....ones I probably should have just said simply no to.
What I wanted to let everyone know...and hopefully help in some way, is that we must always be careful with our food intake. You may be having some great successes now, but be aware that your body will adjust to where it feels you need to be...and probably at a very normal weight at the end of the process. It is up to you to be diligent everyday, for the rest of your life to continue with this new found self.
As for carbs, I just recommend you only eat healthy carbs in restricted quantities. Be very aware of how much you eat and keep tabs on your weight regularly.
I am not seeking to scare anyone....so I hope no one finds this thread offensive. Wls is a great tool...but just like any tool, it will need to be adjusted over time and require regular maintenance.
I think for myself I just became soooo comfortable with my new look that I figured I no longer needed to do the things that got me there. The reason I started the thread was because I was noticing some newer surgery people making comments about not logging their food (which is a personal choice, I highly recommend everyone continues), I have read about great success (however this was very early on in the weight loss process). I just am seeking to remind everyone, and just advise anyone who wants to know what my struggles have been...ones in which you may encounter if you are not careful.
Again, I am not attempting to be offensive...just putting out my experiences. All questions are welcomed.....

Bottom line....weight loss surgery is a life long commitment. You only get out of it, what you put into it. Stay vigilant everyday! Your current success is only achieved by your continued, daily efforts......I just want each of you to stay healthy and happy!
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I have a question. .. is it better to develop a healthy balance with food (including carbs) or to restrict? I have noticed vets who experience weigh re-gain were very obsessed in the beginning which doesn't seem like it can be maintained for eternity and never truly take the time to learn self control. I am new so I am trying to figure out which method is most effective in the long term.

I think we feel tired because the part that was removed was absorbing B-12 from food. So now its neccessary to take supplements. I am taking 500 mg daily and now feeling better.