deevadee

I'm scheduled for July 29th.
I'm ready! Nervous/excited.
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I was 47 when I had my sleeve and over 350 lbs. I have lost over 200 lbs and am doing great.

Welcome!
I started at the same age but at a much higher weight than you.
I have lost over 200 pounds and still have a ways to go but I have absolutely no regrets.

I turned 50 this year and am at an all time high weight, Feel tired and winded all the time. I live in Texas and the heat is unbearable. I am a very outgoing non shy person, but with the heat, nothing to wear and just the way I feel about myself, I have become a home body. Today I scheduled my sleeve surgery for July 29, 2016. I am very excited to get this journey started. I found this form tonight and hope it willl give me some education as well as encouragement along the way. Anyone else had sleeve surgery and started at such a high weight and age?
Feeling hopeful and a bit scared to fail.

Congrats Miss Jay!!
You have fabulous attitude and I believe that is a huge part of this journey. The band is our guide, a healthy positive attitude propels that guide forward whereas a negative attitude acts like an anchor and weighs us down or stops us dead in our tracks.
Keep that sunshine outlook!

I DID IT!!!! I was banded on Friday and as I sit here in my hospital bed sipping on tea, apple juice and Jello I realize this is the most empowering thing I've ever done... Ya there was pain involved but when I compare it to the pain of trying on clothes or being just a pretty face all these years it motivates me to work harder! I am sooo proud of all of us who have committed to taking control of our lives and not allowing food to be our BFF anymore! I hate that part of me has been embarrassed about getting banded bc in my mind I felt like it was a cop out... If I only buckled down. But now I realize that the true cop out was my binge eating, not taking a step forward to attain the long and healthy life I deserve to live! I have kept this from many who are close to me bc I was scared of what they might say but I can't wait to tell them that NOW I am in controll!! thanks to everyone for all your support! I couldn't have don't it without you!

Day 12 pre op diet, going good today. My surgery is on Monday 11/21. I am not starving anymore and I believe I am almost ready for this surgery!

YAY!! I wannabealoser too!! 11/14 counting down. 36bdays. I can't wait!! Life is full of surprises and I just want to do something for ME and only ME!! Being banded is it! I will check you out on FB!

i-wanna-be-a-loser..... I am interested in the FB page that you are talking about.

Nov 7 for me too......and thanks Cheri ......the wisdom of someone that has been there is so valuable.....I bought that book bandwagon. It has lots of wonderful information, and is a great read......nov is also my birthday month.....that will be a happy birthday to me.....I'm hanging with this crowd....you know birds of a feather flock together.......I'm in it for the long haul........Laura

Thank you for the pointers Cheri!! <3
We did start a secret Facebook group already to keep us chatting and encouraging. There are 7 members so far. If you are going to be a november bandster add me as your firend and send me a private message with your surgery date and I will get you in the group!!!
Stacey Diederich-speager Lets go November 2011!!