Julie norton

I'd like to think I have more wisdom and patience now. However, I'm entering the 4th quarter of my life likely and I am way more healthy than I was at 40! Best of luck

You are post op. Please trust your choice, follow all dr. Instructions... Many of us are the happiest and healthiest we have been in years, thanks to the band. Don't believe everything on the internet. The band works for a lot of people just fine... They may not post much. For some it does not, and they post about it and their revisions. Now that you are on the other side, welcome and try to enjoy what could be the best decision of your life! Please keep us updated. Ps. NO REGRETS

May your daughter always remember the fun of that day!

That is a great 2017 Memorial Day list. [emoji631]Hopefully, as the year goes on, you will not have to think about fitting through tighter spaces, or what someone may be thinking of your size. WLS does so much good for so many.... I am thankful And I wish the same for others. It is a bit of a personal emergence to the different and healthier you. Losing weight is fabulous.... But keeping it off for years (8 for me) is the kindest reward. The exact number you end up at may not be perfection, but still healthier and great for your emotional well being! Best of luck and keep posting.

Thanks Celeste ! I am certainly over the 60 mark and 61 as well. I do feel better than my 50's though!

You're not in your sixties though! But you look GREAT. Keep it up, or should I say down. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

You seem to be so strong. I really admire that with a lot of adversity around you right now. Wishing you peace during some turmoil.

I hope we do worry a bit about each other. Sometimes I feel like this is one of the few places I can chat and people truly understand. Life gets complicated and our digestive systems can sometimes take the brunt of it in my opinion. I get new energy from the newbies, but adore reading about us "oldies" that have been around awhile. Even though we haven't met, chatting about relationships, death, bathroom habits all spill out here and it is ok!!!

Yes. This is one of my favorite social sites. I like my own company, but I do fret a bit about spending much of my free time alone. Especially now, widowed, and getting ready to retire even more from part time to almost no time. Don't really want to be out much. Am I just a real introvert, or somewhat depressed and don't want to go out to bars and restaurants etc? Don't know.

I a m appreciating my 10-12 for years now. I understand I could obsess and fight it down to an 8 , but that is not my life now. I spent too many years not liking where I was and fighting myself . I'm done with that mentality now . I enjoy this size. It feels right and normal to me. I have stayed here for years. I'm thinking this is where my body wants to be, and I'm agreeing with it. No more internal struggle... Spent a lot of my life in that endless endeavor . This is me

Specialk. I feel the exact same gratitude. 60's are much healthier!

I'm a fellow bander who shares the problem of not being able to eat in the a.m. coffee or tea seems ok. By the afternoon, if I can try to get a little lite lunch in, (Soup. Small salad etc) I'm better. If I wait, the first food has to be easy on my stomach.... Once I feel more open, I'm ok for dinner.... I tend to eat early Just another major adjustment I made to my life to make it work at a much lighter weight. Not always convenient, but way better than any day I had at 250+ lbs!

This may be one of the most important changes since surgery for me. After years, I just don't get the drastic swings of "im so hungry... I'm so full"... Like I felt pre surgery . More like yes, I need to eat something ... Or I don't need to eat right now. MUCH different feelings of hunger and satiety. It took me a long time to recognize these were so radically different from the "before" part of my life. I'm thankful, because it allowed me to think differently about food... I would not have believed that pre- band.

I have the band so I'm not sure about different procedures, but I do know smooth move can be an important part of my regime. There are times when you just need to go, and I find success with SM. I also like the taste... Maybe a bit like licorice.

I get the gel/ French tips also. For $30....and it does last about a month. I put clear over it about every 10 days, but I find it to be good value to have my hands look sharp daily.

I feel like we are all lucky to have the opportunity to regain our health.... At our ( ahem) mature age. It's a different thread here than the ones who are 20 something and starting. We have a bit more of life experience and I , for one, am not willing to compromise on this golden opportunity to live a much better life. It has been over 9 years and my sixties are better and way healthier than the years I spent being obese.

I needed a chuckle today. Thanks to the contributors

Congrats on putting yourself first. You listed some great reasons to weigh less. I hope you are getting through without panic. That emotion is very scary! Please keep posting and tell us how you are doing. I'm a veteran and I like to remember why I am still chugging along almost 100 lbs later years out!

Good for you Jamie. You are doing fairly good for all that is going on imho. New groups sound like a good change. This stress is not going away for me just yet. I'll just keep doing my same program.... Sigh. Worked so far for all these years. I'm hoping things will calm down in the next 3 months I'm moving after34 years and my job is morphing. We shall see Best of luck.

I defaulted to pedialyte when I was having an issue with illness and liquids. It made me feel better. I added water to it and seemed to take away the dizziness. Best to check with your dr though. They may want to know and may have other advice. Good luck

My opinion is that you have to find a way to eat that is long term sustainable for you. Many people seem to gravitate to higher protein lower carbs due to the necessary high protein count that is advised. Protein seems to fill me up better and longer. Water Is what I always struggle to fulfill. Good luck!

Thankful one of our tribe is now better

Welcome back. Glad to see we can all be helpful when we hit a bump in the road. And it can be real bumpy! I'm thankful for all the help and support I get on this site. It helps whether I'm up or down on the scale that month.

I hope you consider seeing your dr. They have seen it all. And they are paid by you.... Maybe a fill? It could be helpful. Please do not be embarrassed by weight gain. It is a common refrain on these boards, and many people work through them. Just know we all have good times and some not so good times. Please reconsider another visit and fill. Your band has to work with you!

My opinion is trust the process. We did WLS because it does work ! It goes at its own pace, but it works in the long run for most!! Keep doing the work and let us know!