Sickandtired26

I am 54 years old, I had my surgery January 27, 2016. I have lost 135 lbs. I am now 147 lbs and have been happily maintaining my weight for the last 10 months. I don't think you are ever to old to make positive changes within your self. You will feel so much better and the list will only go on from there! Best thing I have ever done for myself!!

I was past my 61st birthday when my surgery was done. I kick myself for waiting. I've still got some more work to do but feeling better than I have in many years. Had health issues because of my weight but much less now and getting better. Good luck!

NO!!! @Sickandtired26 said "I don't think you are ever too old to
make positive changes within your self" very true!!
my DOS was 12/15/11 - i was one month shy of turning 58 years OLD
i now am 63 years YOUNG
maintaining -105 lb weight loss, past 5+ years
having the sleeve has dramatically improved my health and happiness.
good luck
kathy

I feel the same way -- I am 53 and I have 30 more years in me, if I live as long as my family. Thats a lot of years!

I am 54 years old, I had my surgery January 27, 2016. I have lost 135 lbs. I am now 147 lbs and have been happily maintaining my weight for the last 10 months. I don't think you are ever to old to make positive changes within your self. You will feel so much better and the list will only go on from there! Best thing I have ever done for myself!!

I am 54 years old, I had my surgery January 27, 2016. I have lost 135 lbs. I am now 147 lbs and have been happily maintaining my weight for the last 10 months. I don't think you are ever to old to make positive changes within your self. You will feel so much better and the list will only go on from there! Best thing I have ever done for myself!!

My one year will be on1-27-17 as of today I am down 130 pounds. HW 282 CW 151. What an amazing year I would not change a thing! It's the best thing I have ever done for ME!!

My one year will be on1-27-17 as of today I am down 130 pounds. HW 282 CW 151. What an amazing year I would not change a thing! It's the best thing I have ever done for ME!!

My one year will be on1-27-17 as of today I am down 130 pounds. HW 282 CW 151. What an amazing year I would not change a thing! It's the best thing I have ever done for ME!!

Wow! You are truly a life inspiration. ALL things are possible through Christ who strengthens me!!!! You are rockin' your new life for 13 years and saying.. "Yes, Lord" it is my turn! Will keep you in my prayers!
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For those of you that lost 100+ pounds, were you constantly losing? When did it slow down? Where were you at 3, 6, 9 months?
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I am a female, 53 years old, and I have lost 118 pounds. I think that the cold sores are caused by the stress of the surgery to the body. Since I was getting them so frequently I talked to my doctor about them and he prescribed Veltrex and I take it when I feel one coming and then it stops it in its tracks. The medicine has been very helpful.

I had Carnation Instant Breakfast Lite many times, (and still do because I'm three weeks out tomorrow). This was on the list from my doc and nutritionist. Usually, I add a scoop of unflavored Protein powder, too. I finally figured out that using my Bullet smoothie-maker mixes the Carnation mix, Protein, and milk together better. It actually tastes pretty good, although I've had to play around with the amount of Protein Powder to add. Even though it's unflavored, it has a little aftertaste if I use the full heaping scoop full.
My doc also okayed Cream of Wheat during this full liquid period. I add milk to it, and it really hits the spot. I've also been able to eat sugar free pudding and yogurt. The Oikos Triple Zero is pretty good. I also have had cream of Tomato Soup a few times, when my tum-tum is feeling queasy.
I don't know what your doc had okayed, though. Seems like every doc is different.

August 8, 2015, surgery day. 403 pounds.
July 8, 2016, eleven months. 229 pounds.
Wow. Just. WOW. I truly thought I would fail. Never thought I would see size 18 again.
WOW!

I am 7 weeks out and cleared for all foods but rarely am able to eat more than a bite or two of veggies after eating protein......I usually mix fresh strawberries and or blueberries in my Greek yogurt and am able to eat a little fruit that way.

Good luck to you fellow fifties. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to medical science that they came up with a simple and effective solution to my weight problem. That's not to say that there isn't a lot of work for me to do but the fact that I can't stuff myself on a regular basis is nothing short of amazing. Before surgery I can't remember the last time I felt full. Now, I have a wonderful 'stop' button. You'll soon have yours and I hope you love it as much as I do.

January 27th for me!

Well I saw nutionalist and got my actual diet, I start tomorrow! After my appointment I feel more motivated and I know I can do this!

I am 52 and going to see my nutritionalist today! I start my pre-op diet tomorrow! I am very nervous and I am afraid of failure also! My surgery is scheduled for January 27th! Can't we just fast forward till then?

Well I saw nutionalist and got my actual diet, I start tomorrow! After my appointment I feel more motivated and I know I can do this!

i am 50 8 weeks out. you will do great. i was afraid of failure also. 33 pounds down

Fast forward? Believe me when I say that January 27th will be here before you know it.