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You both. Look fabulous. The pictures of success inspire others.

I am 68 and 3.5 weeks out. I have lost 14 lbs. since my pre op weight. I had a complication so I really feel I am only 2 weeks out. I expect that I may lose a bit slower than the younger folk on the forum. I have not began my exercise program yet because I was just released to drive, etc yesterday. I plan to attend my Silver Sneakers exercise program as they have a one hour chair based exercise and then I will walk on the treadmill for as long as I'm comfortable. Based on my doctor's goal I have 100 lbs to lose. I figure I will do this journey at about 2/3 the pace of the young folk. LOL

My breaking point came when I realized that I had been every size and could not maintain it. I have lost and gained the same 50-60 pounds forever, including high school. I come from a family of big people but I decided that for my bucket list, I'm 68, I wanted to lose 100 pounds and make my later years more fun and I would be able to do some things Icouldn't. I also can't sustain this weight as my knees , etc age. Plus, I want to fit in a dress by Herve Legare or a St. John knit . And just for fun, all the old men who passed me over for "Barbie Dolls" will be jealous. LOL

Hi fellow sleevers. I am 68 and was sleeved October22. It has been quite a journey. My doctor found a hernia that he repaired then I had a problem with making sure my system was working to move food etc. through my body right, plus some extra bleeding. Stayed in the hospital an extra week. Now I am home and am currently doing pretty good. On a full liquid diet and I am so tired of that. I see my surgeon on Wednesday and prayerfully I hope to move to puréed food. I focus on staying hydrated as this is really important to me. I have began to hate Protein drinks so I think I will do better with powders and soft food.
I know in the future I will be happier with this process but right nowI can't be its best cheerleader. I am losing but quite frankly I have only gotten on the scale once. I will wait until I see my doctor and go from there.
I hope you are all doing well. I know ultimately this was a right decision!

Today, November 19th 2013 marks one year since my sleeve gastrectomy! I am 140 pounds down and without any regrets! I am so grateful that I had this second chance at a healthy life!!!!! I took some time today to recognize my friends and family for all of the incredible support and encouragement that I've been provided with during this amazing journey. Nothing about this adventure has been easy, but it certainly has been worthwhile. <3
The picture left is me BEFORE, one year ago at my highest weight- 296 pounds. The right is me NOW at 156 pounds. I still want to lose about 16 more to weigh in at 140 pounds

I am 68 and 3.5 weeks out. I have lost 14 lbs. since my pre op weight. I had a complication so I really feel I am only 2 weeks out. I expect that I may lose a bit slower than the younger folk on the forum. I have not began my exercise program yet because I was just released to drive, etc yesterday. I plan to attend my Silver Sneakers exercise program as they have a one hour chair based exercise and then I will walk on the treadmill for as long as I'm comfortable. Based on my doctor's goal I have 100 lbs to lose. I figure I will do this journey at about 2/3 the pace of the young folk. LOL

I had a very successful sleeve. Yesterday . Dr. Price also found a hiatal hernia and repaired it. So far no nausea and the pain is manageable. Had broth and a Popsicle for lunch. I. Walks twice this morning and will get ready to walk some more. Glad tone on the loser's bench!

I also have leg cramps at night when I am in bed. I take the Hyland Leg Cramp pills each evening and haven't had them since. They are a homeopathic remedy.

I am glad in a way that you shared about losing slow. I am 68 and will be sleeved on Tuesday. I expect to not lose extremely fast so I won't get discouraged.

I had a very successful sleeve. Yesterday . Dr. Price also found a hiatal hernia and repaired it. So far no nausea and the pain is manageable. Had broth and a Popsicle for lunch. I. Walks twice this morning and will get ready to walk some more. Glad tone on the loser's bench!

Looking great!

I had a very successful sleeve. Yesterday . Dr. Price also found a hiatal hernia and repaired it. So far no nausea and the pain is manageable. Had broth and a Popsicle for lunch. I. Walks twice this morning and will get ready to walk some more. Glad tone on the loser's bench!

Finishing touches and then off to the hospital. Best wishes to my Oct 22 sleeve partners and prayers for all. I report in at 8 and surgery at 10. I hope my doctor is on schedule

Finishing touches and then off to the hospital. Best wishes to my Oct 22 sleeve partners and prayers for all. I report in at 8 and surgery at 10. I hope my doctor is on schedule

Finishing touches and then off to the hospital. Best wishes to my Oct 22 sleeve partners and prayers for all. I report in at 8 and surgery at 10. I hope my doctor is on schedule

Is anyone else feeling hunger pains?

Hi everyone! Wanted to update you. I am being admitted today for dehydration and a possible upper GI to have my throat stretched. This morning I was so dizzy I was running into walls. My kids sure thought it was funny, but I knew otherwise. I can't keep hardly anything down. I am really trying to stay optimistic. I know in the long run this will be so worth it. I just wanna get over these hurdles. I don't want people reading this and changing their minds about surgery because I know the end result will be added years to my life. However; 3 weeks of vomiting and dying of thirst, well,,, just plain sucks. I will keep everyone posted. I honestly don't know what I would do without my VSG family. Huggs to all!

Best wishes and prayers for all of today's sleevers!.

Best of luck, good wishes, and prayers for Monday sleevers.

Best of luck, good wishes, and prayers for Monday sleevers.

Less than 24 hours!!

I always came on here looking at the pictures, thinking why am I not seeing a difference. Well I guess it's because I see myself everyday and had never compared two pictures...well I am finally able to see the difference and I am liking what I see. Excuse the pic on the right, I know I look a bit crazy LOL.

Came home yesterday! No pain at all! A little nauseous, so I had to stay an extra day, other than that everything went great!