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I've gotten a few compliments, but mostly nothing- my face, at my age, has also "lost weight", so I look older. PLUS I think people think I have some disease, and don't dare to mention it. 🤣 Plus mine is not as drastic-I didn't as much to take off. I have had some problems--but would i do it again? YES! I feel great, things don't hurt as much, I've come off some meds. P.S. You didn't do it for THEM. You did it for YOU!!!
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3 months post op and I'm done.
oldandtired replied to fed-up's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
No, I understand, who else can she talk to but the rest of us? Being older, the surgery did nothing for my face. I look older. I'd rather be thin (ner) and look older, I can fix that lol. But original poster ought to be ABLE to talk to us. Personally, I am horrified when I go out with friends or family and see just HOW MUCH they eat! I'm polite on the outside, but inside...OMG!! -
Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first
oldandtired replied to chiquitatummy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It's strange, I went this last weekend, and shopped for boots, and guess what?? Didn't need the wide calf either! Whoo hoo! -
Weird Pain 2 weeks post op
oldandtired replied to snorelax8's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Also a thought- Since meds tend to race through our system quicker now, ask your doctor if you should take say, 1/2 of a pill in the morning and another at night, space out the dose a little. -
Food after sleeve surgery
oldandtired replied to Beantownposse's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yea-scrambled egg, yogurt, refried beans, all ways to get some of the protein in you. But tell your doc, though... -
I had nausea from the beginning; tell your doc. (Mine said it was hormones, like when you are pregnant) Either way, tell him. There are several nausea pills (prescription) that he can give you.
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Nothing will really help, but brush your teeth--it helps. I had the shiniest mouth in the galaxy!! 😂
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How slow do you guys ACTUALLY eat?
oldandtired replied to bbykitty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I find that I feel full after 4-5 bites. I push it away, and find I want to come back to it in 5 to 10 minutes, eat another bite or two, then push it back. There is a ?feeling..? when your tummy has had enough, and it's like a dog with its hackles up..back off or you will be sorry..... -
You will fill up on your protein. After that, I eat most anything. I am still losing, but slowly.
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people treating you different
oldandtired replied to KimA-GA's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I saw some attention (I too am in my 60's)-but the fat I have lost in my face--well, the next thing for me is going to some kind of nip-and-tuck, lol... -
I agree; be persistent. Polite (at first) but persistent, You are paying (Or have paid) them. Too many people just accept the treatment they are given.
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Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first
oldandtired replied to chiquitatummy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My watch fell off. I always liked to wear my watch loose, more like a bracelet, but the other day i was reaching for something and whoop! There it went. (Cheap watch, didn't hurt it.) But I just stood there, like I had done a magic trick, lol. Slipped it back on, wiggled it off. Gotta find someone to take out links. 😋 -
I had two C-sections, both back in the day when you were seriously cut open. AND a hysterectomy, same way. This surgery for me, a piece of cake. Yes, I hurt-but I used the pain pills they gave me. But for me personally? not bad at all. I had the full blown bypass.
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Low BMI obesity gastric sleeve option
oldandtired replied to William Weston's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow, hon- He asked for what we thought. That was what I thought. And yes, he is younger than my youngest child. So he is "awfully young." Once again it is a personal opinion. I personally lost 50 pounds when I was 50, on willpower alone, but could not do it (although I tried) as I grew older. So, January of 2022, when I was 68, I had WLS. I'll say it again. He wanted an opinion-don't trash me for mine. -
Low BMI obesity gastric sleeve option
oldandtired replied to William Weston's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
At 44? Well-my husband was 5'7" so I can "see" you. I understand you wanting to do that, but I really do think you are awfully young. You probably come home in the afternoon and sit in front of the TV, like most of us as we grow older. I know I do it. The truth? I think a little modification in what you eat and more exercise. I know it is not what you wanted to hear, but you asked for the truth. But it is nice to know that that is there, if you really need it. 😉 -
Theme from Rocky -- can you tell i'm old? lol
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an oldie, and not exactly for the guys here, but, "I am woman, hear me roar?" Helen Reddy
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Meats Post Surgery
oldandtired replied to foxfireari826's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc said it was because of your hormones. After a while of suffering, I went back and they gave me two different prescriptions. You CAN control the nausea, you have to TELL them, and tell them again, until you can cope. Also-I have discovered, on a personal level, that docs will give you the lowest dose. If that does not do it for you, tell them. Don't suffer. On a personal level again, i googled the meds, and saw that an extra would not kill me, took that extra dose, and the next time I went back, I told them. Guess who got a script for an increased dosage? -
11 Days Post-Op and everything makes me sick… shakes included
oldandtired replied to xbrittney90's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi- I had it too, and one of the meds was promethazine, 25 mg. Don't suffer. Tell them. -
Wait, how about "another one bites the dust"?
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The Dreaded Plateau
oldandtired replied to doobie31's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
LOL, don't worry. Your body will adjust. It will start again. LOL really. I am at the point the loss is so slow. But I get on the scale, and there is another pound gone... -
I wish there was a song that was "$^&*^^% you." "&^%$ you" to all the fat, all the food, all the people that snickered behind their hand over the years, all the ones that looked at me like I was crazy for doing it, etc, etc...😊
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Where’s my Butt??
oldandtired replied to Veritas34's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOL, enjoy the pain. (actually a seat cushion) -
What made you decide to have a WLS?
oldandtired replied to omrhsn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was just tired of being fat. At 69, the weight does not leave as easily. It was creeping up, little by little. I started having issues with my blood pressure. NO family history, so I was pretty sure the weight was causing it. So I am off that med. The idea all started when I was looking through what Medicare would cover, and it covers that! Then I found that Tricare did too! It took about 6 months to satisfy all the requirements, but I am glad I did! -
Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first
oldandtired replied to chiquitatummy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
OK, this starts with a joke I heard once a very long time ago, from a Reader's Digest, I think. One lady (on scale) to another: I'm trying to get down to what I never thought I'd be over! I just did. 132 lbs. YAY me!!