Where are the 50's??? -- all I see is a topic about wrinkles! How has the surgery changed your life?

Thanks Chelenka.

Thanks Chelenka.

Why shouldn't we take advantage of LIFE and HEALTH?? You go, Girl! I was 56 and don't regret a minute!

Why shouldn't we take advantage of LIFE and HEALTH?? You go, Girl! I was 56 and don't regret a minute!

exactly

I'm 1 week shy of being 9 months post sleeve, and I just turned 56 years old this month. I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 31 years old. I lost 45 pounds on my pre surgery 6 month diet, and I have lost another 68 pounds since surgery for a total of 113 pounds. I started out a size 26W, and 285 pounds. I'm now a size 12/14, and 172 pounds with only 22 pounds to my goal weight of 150 pounds.

I feel better than I did in my late 30's, and are healthier than I have been in over 20 years! I'm off all my prescription drugs with the exception of my hormone pill, and my Fusion vitamins. I can now ride my bike for over 10 miles without feeling like I want to die! I walk our dogs for about 4-5 miles and come back feeling great! I can now wear a swimsuit, and not feel like everyone is staring at me with thoughts of, "What is that fat lady doing in a swimsuit"? I can enjoy doing all kinds of things with our 3 & 5 year old grandkids, and not have to explain to them WHY grandma can't jump on the trampoline, or get down on the floor, and play with them, because NOW I CAN! I would not change my getting sleeved for anything! Best decision I could have ever made! My goal is to make it to my weight loss goal of 150 pounds by November 6, 2013 which is my 1 years anniversary since I was sleeved! I only have 22 pounds to get there, so hopefully I will do it!

I'm 1 week shy of being 9 months post sleeve' date=' and I just turned 56 years old this month. I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 31 years old. I lost 45 pounds on my pre surgery 6 month diet, and I have lost another 68 pounds since surgery for a total of 113 pounds. I started out a size 26W, and 285 pounds. I'm now a size 12/14, and 172 pounds with only 22 pounds to my goal weight of 150 pounds.

I feel better than I did in my late 30's, and are healthier than I have been in over 20 years! I'm off all my prescription drugs with the exception of my hormone pill, and my Fusion vitamins. I can now ride my bike for over 10 miles without feeling like I want to die! I walk our dogs for about 4-5 miles and come back feeling great! I can now wear a swimsuit, and not feel like everyone is staring at me with thoughts of, "What is that fat lady doing in a swimsuit"? I can enjoy doing all kinds of things with our 3 & 5 year old grandkids, and not have to explain to them WHY grandma can't jump on the trampoline, or get down on the floor, and play with them, because NOW I CAN! I would not change my getting sleeved for anything! Best decision I could have ever made! My goal is to make it to my weight loss goal of 150 pounds by November 6, 2013 which is my 1 years anniversary since I was sleeved! I only have 22 pounds to get there, so hopefully I will do it! [/quote']

Way to go NewBeginnings! You've done an awesome job! We were sleeved on the same day.

I'm going to be 54 on Friday. I was sleeved nov. 6, 2012, and have lost a total of 105 lbs. to date. I'm 5'2". I'd like to Lise 12 more pounds before my surgery anniversary....the pounds are coming off much slower now. Here is my before and after photos!

Didn't get my photo in! Here it is...

Didn't get my photo in! Here it is...

You are who "widdle!" You look maaa va lous!!!

You are who "widdle!" You look maaa va lous!!!

LOL....thank you Georgia!

You've been transformed. Great job.

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Oh my gosh you are teeny tiny....what a transformation.....and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your pics.

NewBeginningsForMe2012 and tparkerc59 you are both so inspiring. I have my surgery in 2 days. I look forward to taking my grandchildren to the beach and for walks without have to stop to catch my breath. I look forward to baking special birthday cakes for them for many years to come.

NewBeginningsForMe2012 and tparkerc59 you are both so inspiring. I have my surgery in 2 days. I look forward to taking my grandchildren to the beach and for walks without have to stop to catch my breath. I look forward to baking special birthday cakes for them for many years to come.

Good luck, FibroDiva! You will NEVER REGRET it! I don't! A brand new life starts for you! Just remember, that as with anything, you have to follow the guidelines and make up your mind that this is my NEW LIFESTYLE. It's awesome! Be thinking of you during the next few days. Check back in with us after your surgery and let us know how things went.

I just got really tickled! Wen to my "content/followed" and opened this thread. It came up to the first post and said "All I see is a conversation about wrinkles!"

Well, um, today, I looked in the mirror and I swear my neck and face look like a roadmap! I've lost down almost 20 pounds in the last 8 weeks and boy, does my face/neck suffer when I get back to my goal weight range. I NEED FILLER!

Anybody else in my age range had any fillers?

NewBeginningsForMe2012 and tparkerc59 you are both so inspiring. I have my surgery in 2 days. I look forward to taking my grandchildren to the beach and for walks without have to stop to catch my breath. I look forward to baking special birthday cakes for them for many years to come.

You'll be there before you know it! Keep us posted.