joysdelights

I am 65 and exactly 3months out. I have lost 35 pounds and I am only 15 pounds from my doctors goal and 20 pounds from mine. I am losing slowly about 1-2 pounds a week. I will meet my goal at 6 months though.

I never seem to have room for veggies. I do drink v8 with Protein Powder. I am three months out and 15 pounds from my doctors goal. Keep taking all your Vitamins and you will do fine. One of these days we will eat veggies and fruit again.

You are still healing. Restriction will come at anout six weeks. Try to eat a little faster and cut it off at 30 minutes. I am three months out and I definaty feel the restriction of a tiny tummy. Sounds like you are on the right path. Continue doing as your doctor ordered and keep losing. I am now 15 pounds from the doctors goal I want to really lose 20-30 pounds more. Good luck. Sounds like everything is going great

I am looking forward to cosmetic surgery to get rid of extra skin. Maybe next year. I still need to lose 20 pounds to get to goal.

I am in NW OKC. I was sleeved on January 29, 2014. I have lost 37 pounds and I am stalled big time. Need to lose about 20 more.

I live in the Oklahoma City , Oklahoma area, is there anyone on here that is interested , I have lots of good clothes sizes 2x shirts and blouses and 18 to 20 in pants.. Just message me or let me know.. Thanks

I don't need any clothes but I am also in OKC. Where are you located and how long are you post op? I am in the Northwest part of the city and had my surgery on January 29th. I have only lost 33 pounds but I am happy with that. Please message me back. I really want a buddy.

I am so glad I found this thread. I too am 60 with 85 lbs to lose. I have been jumping thru insurance hoops since December but finally have a date of May 7. I am looking forward to this life changing event!

I am so glad I did it in January I only had 60 pounds to lose and I am 65. I have lost 32 pounds since January 29th. It is definitely a life changing experience

Thanks Vanessa for all the goodies you sent. I enjoyed them. Joy

I'm getting close to my 64oz goal. I hover around 50-60 oz.

I understand. I am 6 weeks out and fighting hunger all the time. I get about 50-60 oz of Water too. Take Zantac and Prilosec so I don't think it is acid. Don't know what to do. Help!

I have jeans pants and suits size 12P. Email me at joy.raley@gmail.com. Will send pictures or just send the whole lot for the price of postage. Also have size 5 heels (4-5 inch spikes) and a few pair of shorter heels for sale cheap.

Does anyone need some size 12P pants and a couple of suits? I will send them out for the cost of postage. Email me at. Joy.raley@gmail.com for particulars.

<p>It was uncomfortable for 3-4 days with pants at my navel incision, but I just folded the pants down under a long shirt when I was sitting. Maybe you can manage this if you will be sitting. Unless you wear dresses, which I do not. Good luck! The soreness will not last long.</p>

Does any body need some size 12P pants or a couple of suits? I have some to give away for postage. Email me at joy.raley@gmail.com.

I am four weeks out and still having problems going to have a bowel movement. It usually feels like I am trying to pass a rock. Lol. Can any body help? I am taking MOM and it works but I am afraid I will become dependent on it. What should I be eating?

Wow congratulations on a job well done! I hope I can do as well.

Hi y'all. I am short. That is almost an understatement. I am 4' 9". I weighed 171 before pre op diet. Sleeved on January 29th. I now weigh 153. Drs goal is 120. Mine is 115. Husband says I will be 130. Lol

I am in Oklahoma but I would love to be your buddy. I was sleeved on January 29. And I have lost only 16 pounds. What are you eating now? I am on puréed food.

Congratulations everyone of us 60 and up. I am 65 and was sleeved January 29th. I only have about 50 lbs to lose and am happy to be on the losing track. I have lost 16 lbs since surgery and I already feel better about my health. Blood pressure is at its lowest level since I started taking meds. Think I will be free of some of my meds really soon.

I think we are a powerful force in this world even in our 60s. Don't know about y'all but I plan on living the healthy life into my 100s! Powered to the silver foxes (us)!

I had my sleeve done yesterday. Just sore and hungry. They won let me eat just drink. Going home today.

Just found out I'm approved I hope my date gets pushed up from 1/29.

My date is tomorrow January 29 too. Are we nervous or what! In Oklahoma City and don't know if I can wait. It is hard to wait. Big decision to have the sleeve. It's a life changer.

Hi everyone! I am having surgery on the 29th in California! I'm nervous and excited! Any tips for a Mom of 3...

Don't have any great advise but I know how you feel. My surgery is the 29th also her in Oklahoma. Both excited but also nervous like crazy. Are you on the liquid diet yet? I start it tomorrow. That makes me nervous too. Well good luck to both of us. I know we will do great. I admire you for taking this on with three children. I hope you have a great support system. I have three dogs and a wonderfully supportive husband.

I would like to participate, but I have a couple of questions. Is this email exchange oriented towards bypass folks or sleevers? Or does it not matter? Also, what would be some appropriate items to put in a box? I suppose Snacks are out of the question, LOL!

Good questions!! This is for anyone that is looking for support. You can send anything that you have found helpful in your journey, Snacks, journals, clothes, books, shakes anything! If you would like the program rules send me an email at tashapettit@gmail.com and I'll get them sent out to you.

Tasha. Would you send me the rules. I did email you but got no response. It must have gone to never never land. Lol. My email is joy.raley@gmail.com. Thanks. I am anxious to be a part of this.

I would like to participate, but I have a couple of questions. Is this email exchange oriented towards bypass folks or sleevers? Or does it not matter? Also, what would be some appropriate items to put in a box? I suppose Snacks are out of the question, LOL!

Good questions!! This is for anyone that is looking for support. You can send anything that you have found helpful in your journey, Snacks, journals, clothes, books, shakes anything! If you would like the program rules send me an email at tashapettit@gmail.com and I'll get them sent out to you.

<p>Im pre-op for the sleeve Feb 17. I'm 66 and will be 67 in March. I don't feel old. </p>

You should be proud of yourself. We are never too old to get healthy. My surgery date is January 29. I am in the middle of the pre op diet. A bit of a struggle. I will make it though. Good luck with your surgery. We can do it!

I am also having a had time with the pre op diet and this is only day 4 of a 10 day diet. My surgery is also on 29th. I am in Oklahoma City. Have Dr Le for surgeon. Any other Okies on January 29?

My surgery date is 1/29/14. To those who already had their surgery and for those who have not had their surgery yet I am wishing you much success with your weight loss journey.

My date is January 29 also.