I'm happy to find this group! I'm looking forward to when I can bend over to pick things up, my one soft food meal a day and hiking with my dogs. My husband is supportive and helps out a lot. One of the most difficult things for us both is missing the times we would go out to eat and the anticipation leading up to what we were going to eat.

Yay!!! I am so glad you are doing great. I can't wait to get off lisinopril!!

Way to go!!!!!! That is fabulous!

Thaf's fantastic, I was sleeved on July 29,13. I am 57 and since my surgery I have lost a total of 69 lbs., I am under 200 lbs., now it's been over 30 yrs., since I was. I am so excited I have to keep encouraging my self not to sabatoage myself like I have all ways done.I am an emotional eater and my food of choice is sweets.

Thaf's fantastic, I was sleeved on July 29,13. I am 57 and since my surgery I have lost a total of 69 lbs., I am under 200 lbs., now it's been over 30 yrs., since I was. I am so excited I have to keep encouraging my self not to sabatoage myself like I have all ways done.I am an emotional eater and my food of choice is sweets.

That's great! And the trick/plan will definitely be learning as you go skills to keep you eating well.

I was sleeved on 8/6 and I'm 50. I feel like this has saved my life. I'm down 78 lbs. Only 3 more to GOAL. I had a stall over the last few weeks, but the scale moved this morning. I keep looking at myself in the mirror, which isn't unlike before surgery, but now I tell myself much nicer messages. In many ways I feel the same, but now I feel like my body fits the woman that I am. In general, I'm a happier and more energetic person. I still struggle with getting in all my water, and am fighting the "eyes are bigger than my stomach" deal. But ultimately, this has been a relatively easy journey.

I was sleeved on 8/6 and I'm 50. I feel like this has saved my life. I'm down 78 lbs. Only 3 more to GOAL. I had a stall over the last few weeks, but the scale moved this morning. I keep looking at myself in the mirror, which isn't unlike before surgery, but now I tell myself much nicer messages. In many ways I feel the same, but now I feel like my body fits the woman that I am. In general, I'm a happier and more energetic person. I still struggle with getting in all my Water, and am fighting the "eyes are bigger than my stomach" deal. But ultimately, this has been a relatively easy journey.

Wow wow wow! 78 lbs in five months is awesome! You must have been a "smaller" obese person if you only have 3 more pounds to goal. . Lol ( is there such a thing?)

Oh, yes! It certainly takes a while to begin to view yourself differently and even then, it seems somewhat foreign. .

And, I'm over 3 1/2 years out and my "eyes are still bigger". It's so weird!!! And even better ( I know you do this too) is looking at a piece of clothing hanging on a hanger and thinking "there is no way that is going to fit" to find IT EASILY DOES!!

Way to go!!! Keep up the good work!

Hi, I'm 55 and just had my sleve on Dec. 17 2013. I had a very good recovery with no pain at all. I'm 40 lbs down and just now getting my energy back. I feel great when i get dressed for work and nothing fits me ...YES!!! I'm not really enjoying food anymore, It just doesnt taste that great to me.I don't know if that will change in the future. Anyone experience this??

Is there any 50's that live in Orange County, Calif.?? I really need a buddy

Hi. I'm Bonnie.

I was sleeved August 23, 2013.

Start weight 252

Current weight is 189.

Goal ... 140 but would be happy with 160.

I've been about 190-pounds for about 3 weeks. I hope that today's 189 will be the beginning of starting to lose again.

I lost A LOT of hair but it has slowed way down. My hair seems to be very dry and I'm considering cutting a few inches off.

I have to say that it's wonderful to be out of plus size clothes. I look at the 3X clothes in the store and I'm amazed that I was ever that big. I see people who are heavy and I wonder if I still look heavy. I used to see my reflexion in she glass doors when entering a store and I really thought that they made me look bigger. Now I know I WAS bigger because I don't see that chunky woman anymore.

I know my progress is on the slow side. I can't seem to get myself to exercise. I've always been pretty lazy when it comes to exercise.

I can eat just about anything except bread. That's good because I had a weakness for bread. I will have a bite sized candy from time to time. Love, love love tortilla chips so I try to stay away from them!

Good luck everyone!

Hi, I just turned 55 on 8/25/14. I am scheduled for the sleeve surgery on 9/23/14. One of the reasons for my surgery is to lose weight to help alleviate pain due to osteoarthritis in my hip joints. Can you shed any light on the feelings of a person in their 50s and the surgery? I know everyone is different, but is there some things you feel I should be aware of? Thank you in advance.

Hi All I'm so glad I found this site I'm 53 and having my surgery on 9/8 and I'm a wreck!

Hi All I'm so glad I found this site I'm 53 and having my surgery on 9/8 and I'm a wreck!

How did it go? I am schedule for the 10th Sept. Feel more excited than nervous. Really concerned about staying down in weight when I have lost it - maintenance.

Starting weight is 105kgs

Goal weight is 60kgs

How did it go? I am schedule for the 10th Sept. Feel more excited than nervous. Really concerned about staying down in weight when I have lost it - maintenance.

Starting weight is 105kgs

Goal weight is 60kgs[/quot

Hi hope all went well for you today. ..I'm doing well I stayed an extra day because of some breathing issues I had...I'm doing the best I can...to make sure I'm on track...they are sending a visiting nurse tomorrow.

Good luck all you Sept sleevers! I am almost 4 weeks out and feel pretty good. After the first couple of days and a few hickups along the way with blood pressure, it's been smooth sailing. Only problem is the scale has hardly moved! But, my clothes are getting bigger and bigger, so I'm not too disappointed yet. Well -- off to the gym! Have a good evening!

Ellen

I'm 53 and just had my surgery on 8/27. So far so good. Had a bout with "buyers remorse" a couple days ago. What had I done, but I got on here and started reading and felt better. I'm just bored with the liquid diet and am ready for some food. Start week 3 tomorrow. Hello cottage cheese!!!

I'm just pushing through because I made this decision with a lot of thought perspective and input. I just have to get my head right some days. I'm mostly good though.