morgan21

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I can eat just about everything, although haven't tried steak yet. I'm at 12 weeks tomorrow and also was in a stall for a few weeks there, but am now down 50 lbs as of yesterday! So happy:) A long way to go but I feel good. I am no where near getting in enough fluids and if I can bump it up I know that will help the weight loss.

for great recipe ideas I look at pinterest. Love to get inspiration there. Try adding Beans in salads and almost anything you make otherwise. Lentils, kidney, chick peas. Hummus is a great snack. I also bought a bullet to make shakes and throw in ground flaxseed, Protein powder and you can get Peanut Butter powder to throw in too.

9 weeks in and I'm down 46 lbs. Very happy! To SDH, I couldn't stand the chewable vitamins either. My doctor told me I could take the gummy vitamins and I'm tolerating them fine. The only exercise I've been doing is physical therapy 3 times a week for my torn meniscus. Still a work out as I leave in a sweat! It is so much better now and recently went back to playing tennis once a week. I'm also about to start a one month gym membership that was gifted to me. I hope the weight continues to come off quickly. The first few weeks was quite a shock to see 23 lbs in just 2 weeks. Has slowed down since I'm on full diet now, but I think once I kick up the exercise that will change. Hoping to be down 50 lbs by thanksgiving, and 60-65 by Christmas!

Hi ladies, I'm 50 and had my sleeve on September 6th. Down almost 30lbs! I have sleep apnea and bad knees and back. Am praying all of that goes away. I feel better already. Detoxing from junk food feels good! First 2 weeks on just liquids was tough. No Protein Shakes, just Clear Liquids. wonton Soup and lipton noodle (strained) kept my sanity. 2nd phase of moist and mushy much better. Looking forward to soft textured foods starting this weekend. Had a closet full of pants that were just toooo tight and now they All fit. They are my highest size but I feel it is a small accomplishment. Going for Physical Therapy for a torn meniscus too, so that's getting some good toning exercise in. I'd been limping for a month before my surgery but didn't want to put it off! I'm glad I didn't because I'm recovering from both the sleeve surgery and torn meniscus simultaneously. Wish I could walk more but like I said, I am getting some exercise with the PT. How are all my other 50+ buddies doing?

Went for my one week post op follow up today. 10 days to be exact. I lost 23 lbs!!!!!!! I could not believe it! Woo Hoo! Not only that, but my doctor gave the go ahead to do thicker liquids ie: creamed Soups. I was thrilled

Went for my one week post op follow up today. 10 days to be exact. I lost 23 lbs!!!!!!! I could not believe it! Woo Hoo! Not only that, but my doctor gave the go ahead to do thicker liquids ie: creamed Soups. I was thrilled

Went for my one week post op follow up today. 10 days to be exact. I lost 23 lbs!!!!!!! I could not believe it! Woo Hoo! Not only that, but my doctor gave the go ahead to do thicker liquids ie: creamed Soups. I was thrilled

Went for my one week post op follow up today. 10 days to be exact. I lost 23 lbs!!!!!!! I could not believe it! Woo Hoo! Not only that, but my doctor gave the go ahead to do thicker liquids ie: creamed Soups. I was thrilled

Hey all. Just wanted to update. Had surgery around 4 and I'm doing ok. Some gas pain in chest and stomach but not horribly unbearable. Taken a couple Gas X strips and they do seem to help along with my walking. Nurses, doctors and all staff here at the Mi hospital. Can't complain at all. Still feeling a little loopy and going to go get some sleep but wanted to fill you all in!

That's my date also!!!

My surgery is September 6th! I am 50 and so happy to be having this done. Scared, not sure what to expect but the chat room and support groups are really helping with the anxiety:) thanks everyone.

I know its hard but kids unintentionally talk a lot and trust their friends with secrets. I would be very mindful. As a former classroom teacher, kids would say all of their family business and I had to constantly tell them why they shouldnt do such a thing. Im going to say gallbladder problems or something dealing with ulcers since I've had them before. Good Luck!

Thanks! I started drinking 2 shakes a day with a low fat dinner and stepped up my exercise. Getting my mind right before surgery day.

I am the same way. My patience is shot!