DanaC84

Thank you!

It went well everyone. Freaking out over nothing. I was thinking about the number 12, not taking into consideration I slept 6 hours of that, then got up and went to work to further keep myself occupied. I'm now entering day1 post-op. Thanks everyone for your encouraging words!

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Thanks i am going to work harder on my water intake....hopefully things will get better, today makes it officially one month since my vsg...was hoping for a loss

Thank you for this!! I needed to hear this, today especially. I’m really discouraged by my lack of progress (as far as the scale goes). I expected to have lost a significant amount my first month and I just haven’t! I’m trying to focus on non scale victories. I have more energy, I’m off my diabetes drugs, I can see the toilet seat (lol, but true!). I know I’ve not strayed off my plan one iota. Sorry for the pity party, it’s not in my nature but it is truthful for where I am right now.

I’m 63 had my surgery on 10/31... will be 4 months on Thursday - slow loser - just 39lbs but I have atrial fibrillation and hold Water like a camel ! Might be the beta blockers ... but I feel so much better and much more mobile... my aches and pains are not as debilitating and my face and neck and boobs have shrunk! So I’m patient and just keeping the focus on Protein and Water 😊

Amen. Good luck to you.

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I'm 54 and just starting the process for the gastric sleeve. Hopefully I'll pass all hurdles and be having surgery in May. Just want my body back and aches and pains from the weight gone 😊

I'm 52 and I am so happy with my decision.... Yes I wish I'd made it the first time I started inquiring about it. Well actually I take that back...when I first started looking into it the sleeve wasn't around... But still and all I don't think age should deter a person because at least they will be happier and healthier

I turned 65 a couple of weeks ago and I'm just starting on this journey. My first appointment for the initial evaluation is March 14.

Wow. I’m 4 months out and only lost 47 and am kind of stuck. No real exercise except moving more and much easier. I’d almost be at my goal if I lost 100
I have nausea when I drink too much Water at one time and there are several foods that make me sick so I just avoid them. Lost my sweet cravings but salt is a little issue for me.

I’m 69! I had sleeve after my 69 birthday. By the time I was 5 months post-op I was down 100 pounds and feeling like a kid again. You are only too old when you are on the wrong side of the grass( dead).
I was so sick, weak and just waiting to die. Figured I had nothing left to lose.
When I awoke from anesthesia I knew the surgery was successful because I felt FANTASTIC!!
I had no pain nor nausea at all post-op.

All the aches and pains will slowly go away and after a few months the metamorphosis will occur. Your pants will be falling off, the necks on tops will be slipping off your shoulder ( for the sexy new you). It’s a long road we are all traveling on. Eventually we’ll get there-no matter our age. Take heart, don’t be discouraged! Our journey to our big weight didn’t happen over night. Just one cupcake or cookie at a time!!
Love to all those over 50’s out there you can do this!!

I'm 58. Being sleeved 2/25/2019 can't wait!

I was 56 when I had my surgery, and I have been hypothyroid since age 45. I lost 100 lbs and have kept it off.
You'll do fine, age is no barrier to success!

@Mema-to4
welcome to the board
i had my WLS (sleeve) when i was 57 years OLD, (one month shy of my b'day_
(fabulous fifties)
Now i am 65 years young - fluctuating/maintaining/ups and downs - mainly resting at GOAL
I hope you love/appreciate your sleeve as much as i do - good luck
kathy

lots of us have, actually. I had it almost four years ago at age 55.

Hi and welcome aboard! I’m 56 and 4 weeks post op from the sleeve. Isn’t is great that it’s never too late to make a change for the better? I look forward to getting to know you on this journey =)

I am 5 1/2 weeks post op. I lost 15 lbs the 1st week, but I haven't lost anything since then. It's been over a month and the scale has not moved. This is crazy. I understand going through stalls, but 4 weeks out of the first 5 weeks?! I am following my diet to a T, I'm getting around 100 grams of Protein a day, and I'm taking all my medications as prescribed. Why is this happening to me? Has this happened to anyone else?

Yes, it's happened to a lot of people. Being that close to your surgery date, your body is more than likely still healing. So, it could be swelling that's causing the scale to not move. Keep at it; the scale will eventually reward you for your hard work!

Hi I'm 58 and scheduled for Monday the 25th.

The reasons you mentioned are probably the same reason I've had trouble keeping regular food down. I have a hard time eating slow and chewing my food until it's mush before swallowing. I'm sure I'll figure it out. Until then, I just keep sipping the Protein Water. I get plenty of water, that's one good thing.

Okay so I had a session with my therapist tonite (great timing with this stall) and I’m going to use a non-scale victory over the next few weeks.
I have a pair of pants that I really want to wear and currently I can pull them over my hips but cannot zip or button them.
When I can put them on and sit comfortably in them, I’m allowing myself to get back on the scale.
Until then, I will refuse to weigh

I’m going to have to look into the bio oil too. I’ve used Eucerin Advanced Therapy lotion for years due to the dry skin from diabetes so that’s all I’m currently using . But my face!! I’ve had the exact opposite. Since surgery I’ve been getting zits! I’ve had to go back to using Stridex and Clearasil . Haven’t had that problem in 40 years . But I’ll swap a zit for pounds any day of the week

Hi and welcome aboard! I’m 56 and 4 weeks post op from the sleeve. Isn’t is great that it’s never too late to make a change for the better? I look forward to getting to know you on this journey =)

Welcome to the club!!! There is plenty of us over 50 in the same boat. The only common regret is that we didn't do this soon. Best of luck. Remember to not compare yourself with others only use it as a guideline.