chris1142

I'm 71 and a little over 4 months out I am down 66 pounds. I've followed doctors orders the whole time and I think that is the key. My excercise program has been pool aerobics 5 days a week. So because we are older doesn't necessarily mean we can't lose quite a lot of weight.

My surgeon also has the same drinking regimen as your does. Also didn't have to do the barium swallow. The pain was minimal after surgery and the hospital staff was right there to give something for it. They don't want you to hurt either. Hope you have a very easy time of things. Just follow the doc's orders and you will do fine. Chris

Soooooooo happy for you. Can't wait to get there myself.

Wonderful accomplishment. You inspire me.

Have you had your vitamin levels checked lately? Sometimes if your supplements aren't getting the job done tiredness is a result. Hope you're feeling better soon.

I'm in the follow the rules camp. I'm almost 4 months out and can honestly say I have followed the rules to a tee right from the start of the pre op--which for me was 800 calories consisting of 6 Protein supplements a day. I made up my mind that I was going to follow directions. In 71 years of doing it my way I'd experienced little if any success. So it was time to let someone else tell me how to do it. And that is working well. I'm extraordinarily grateful to have found an A-1 surgeon that had experience with my age group and here I am 64 pounds less of me and very happy. So I will continue to follow his directions. I urge you to follow your surgeons directions to the very best of your ability and wish you a successful surgery with a speedy recovery.

Terrific job!

I'm 3 1/2 months out. I was taking novalog 2x a day- about 25 units. I was taken off when I started the two week pre op diet. Have not had to go back to it and my glucose levels are better than when on insulin.

Short answer--yes. I'm 3 1/2 months out and have been making casseroles that I really enjoy. I got the recipes from The World According To Eggface and jiggered the amounts around to meet my surgeons requirements of less than 30 grams of fat; 30-60 grams of carb; 60-75 grams of Protein and 700 cal. Or less per day. I really like the ones I've tried and get my macronutrients in one 3 oz serving.

What a cutie you are! I'm so happy for you that you found the courage to do this at such a young age. You will be able to enjoy your new self for a long, long time.

LL I've followed you from shortly after your surgery and waaaayyyy before my own. You are one of the people on here that I see as a role model for being successful with this surgery. Thanks for telling your story. It inspires me and keeps my resolve to follow my doctor's directions to a tee strong Great pics too!

I'm 71 and 3 1/2 months out. I only regret I didn't have this option years ago. I am down 62 pounds and have more energy than I've had in years. Diabetes is gone and blood pressure meds cut in half. I have some joint issues so go to the pool 5 days a week for Water aerobics and resistance excercise. If your parents are interested I would say to go for it. Also research has shown tat us older folks as a whole don't have a higher rate of complications for this surgery than anyone else.

Thanks for my laugh of the morning.

My program doesn't forbid them, but one medium banana has 27 grams of carbs and I am only allowed 30 to 60 grams per day. So.... I don't eat bananas because I would have to skimp all day for the rest of my food and shakes. I log everything on My Fitness Pal to keep me on the right path. Does your nut give you direction as to grams of carb, Protein and fat you are allowed per day? I'm 3 months out and allowed 700 cal. per day--30-60 carb; less than 30 fat and 65 protein. Also am to eat protein first, then veg and then fruit if I have room and no more than 3 oz. per meal Hope this helps and wishing you the best with your surgery

Way to go Momma J. I hope I do as well as you. I have followed my doc's plan religiously and plan to continue doing this. Posts like yours reinforce the importance of doing this for me. Thanks so much for sharing.

LL--you are freaking amazing! I have followed you from the time I started on this site. I'm 3 months out now and you and the others like you inspire me to be dedicated to recovering from this nasty disease called obesity. Thank you for sharing your success.

Wonderful. I hope to be as successful at this as you obviously are.

Thank you for sharing your success. It's extremely encouraging.

Great job!

Love the Guy's sugar free mentioned. It ha 5 cal. In 2 tablespoons and tastes really good to me. They also make a spicier version but the original is hot enough for me.

Do you have access to a pool? I'm 20 years older than you but the pool is working for me. Sign up for a class or two. It's much more fun if others are doing it with you. And it burns a decent amount of calories too. It's also very therapeutic. Sometimes it's hard to go but I always come home relaxed and glad that I made the effort to get there.

Congratulations. What a terrific achievement!

Oh, hon. I wish that for you too. Take heart in that soon you will be losing like crazy.

Enjoy your healthy new life to the max!

Yes it does come off. I'm 71 and had VSG surgery Feb 4, 2014 and am down 56 lbs. I have followed my doctor's plan to a tee and am very happy with the results thus far.