I wondered if I was too old to have this done. I'm 66. But I went ahead with the surgery on 8/28/12. Lost 41 lbs. feeling great. My only challenge is getting in enough Protein and liquids because I get full so fast. I've always been a speed eater, so it's hard for me to slow down, too.

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Today I am at 11 days out. I have been dealing with low grade fever (if you can call 99.4 "fever")all week however my surgeon and I have been in frequent contact and the general consensus is my body is just adjusting to the whole healing/starving/healing process. I am getting great amounts of liquids in and have been hitting 60 gms + in protein. I'm still tired and don't really have the energy to get up and do the jitterbug or walk 5 miles, however over all I feel good and my nurse moved me from liquids to pureed foods yesterday saying that will probably help to increase my energy level. I have a bad habit of sitting around or laying around in the bed and I'm hoping to get more motivated once I have more energy. I am returning to work on Monday and fully expect my first week back to be a bear but plan to be good to myself, take it easy, and have my clients to do their own lifting and carrying. I haven't done anything on my ticker because the last time I was on a pair of scales was the 3rd of July and I neglected to ask for the numbers. I see the Dr for my post-op on the 21st and when I get those numbers, I'll also get my July weight and see if there has been any change. I'm glad I did this and feel like it is going to be the one thing that adds many more years to my life... I hope all my 60's sleevers are doing wonderful! And for those of us that joined this "losers bench" this month, I hope you are healing well and feeling victorious! If you want to add me on MFP (my fitness pal); I am Kaj52. I'd love to have you connect with me.

I'm 61 and I'm out exactly one month today. I had a revision from a lap band. I have had no complications. This coming Wednesday I go for my 5 week checkup and should be able to move to soft foods. I had a 15 day stall from about 2 and a half weeks to 3 and a half weeks, it was very frustrating. Including the two week pre-op diet, I've lost 26 lbs. I am very happy with my decision. Good luck to everyone.

The last couple of days I have moved to minimal amounts of mushies. I was focused on taco bell pintos and cheese because I saw where a couple folks commented about them being a good Protein option. What I learned: Pintos and cheese come in a WAY smaller container than they did when I was a teenager; the Beans aren't nearly as creamy OR as flavorful as I remember; and finally - two infant spoonfuls mean I won't be able to eat OR drink anything the rest of the day there after totally negating my ability to get plenty of liquids AND protein in . Contrary to thoughts, pinto beans are not high protein when you can only eat two bites. Then this morning, maybe 2 teaspoons of corned beef hash and scrambled eggs. I then had a Protein shake for lunch and one for dinner and my stomach was grateful!

I'm still struggling with the final 11 oz of Water I've got left of my goal of 32 ozs total for today. Whew! This getting all the stuff in during the day id hard work if you have to actually eat food!

I did also have a tablespoon of gelato because I wanted something creamy and COLD. Popsicles weren't doing it for me. But just one tablespoon was definitely more than enough and satisfied that need for cold smoothness. Other than all of that, I think that for 12 days out, I'm doing ok.

I'm still fatigued and tire easily and have found that a mid day nap is almost unable to be resisted, however I think part of that is because I haven't restarted my welbutrin yet. I'm going to do that tomorrow to see if I can get my meds back into balance. I go back to work on Monday and am praying I have the energy to get through this coming week. And last but but not least I'll see my Dr. for my post-op and weigh in for the first time since July 3rd so I will finally get my "starting" weight (I forgot to ask) and my "current" weight so I'll get to see if I have lost any weight. I keep having fears that I went through this surgery and will find out that it doesn't work at all.

Anyway, I wanted to check in with all the 60s out here and see how you are all doing and let you know, I'm still kicking.

The last couple of days I have moved to minimal amounts of mushies. ...

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Oh! and my low grade fever is gone as quickly and mysteriously as it appeared. :ph34r:

Kaj

Glad to hear fever is gone. Sounds like you are doing fantastic....keep it up!

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Oh! and my low grade fever is gone as quickly and mysteriously as it appeared. :ph34r:

Yeah!!! You Rock!!!

Kaj, On my program staff's advice, my Wellbutrin was changed from extended release to regular. Same for Effexor XR. But Effexor tastes as bad as liquid codeine (tho it's a tablet).

60 here! Sleeved Aug. 5th and doing great. Moving to blenderized foods tomorrow.

good afternoon, haven't been here in a long long time- I am 19 months out; this is a lifestyle; I eat what I can when I can still cannot eat a full dinner which is fine. - total loss is 84 pounds, I go up five come down five and feel great. My body has now become familiar to me; I know it well and it knows me. I feel every pound I gain and when my clothes get a little tight - I reign myself back in and take care of what needs to be done. Now in a size 16; I feel horrible if I try on that size and it is tight; I calm myself down my the knowledge that all sizes are not alike. People no longer say OMG look at you - they are now use to me being normal weight. Have I had a few hiccups along the way? of course, I spend a lot of money on clothes and drink wine (I was always a beer drinker) - I am grateful for all the support I have received from this forum and my dear friends. It certainly a different adventure - a great ride.

Kaj, On my program staff's advice, my Wellbutrin was changed from extended release to regular. Same for Effexor XR. But Effexor tastes as bad as liquid codeine (tho it's a tablet).

I'm taking my meds as normal now and having no issues at all . Had my post-op this morning, asked about not having as much vim and vigor as I would like and Dr said at almost 61, just 16 days out and recovery from 2 surgeries I am doing awesome, so overall I'm good to go.

good afternoon, haven't been here in a long long time- I am 19 months out; this is a lifestyle; I eat what I can when I can still cannot eat a full dinner which is fine. - total loss is 84 pounds, I go up five come down five and feel great. My body has now become familiar to me; I know it well and it knows me. I feel every pound I gain and when my clothes get a little tight - I reign myself back in and take care of what needs to be done. Now in a size 16; I feel horrible if I try on that size and it is tight; I calm myself down my the knowledge that all sizes are not alike. People no longer say OMG look at you - they are now use to me being normal weight. Have I had a few hiccups along the way? of course, I spend a lot of money on clothes and drink wine (I was always a beer drinker) - I am grateful for all the support I have received from this forum and my dear friends. It certainly a different adventure - a great ride.

Hi JaneRose!

Glad you checked in with us...I am grateful to hear from the veterans so I know what's ahead for me...

I am glad to hear these stories, I too am 60 , well will be 61 come April 5. I have hypothyroidism and wondered if that would effect the outcome of the weight loss. I am now on my 6 month supervised diet with my Dr. My surgery will probably be sometime at the end of May. Needless to say I am excited and scared.

I know this may be a crazy question but I need help getting my ticker to show on my posts. Can someone help me please?

I think I finally found a group I can relate to.

Hi, sixties! I thought I would take a few minutes to update. I was sleeved Aug 23, 2013. I have lost 58 pounds and I'm feeling pretty good. Sure is nice to get out of plus size clothes! Nice to be able to walk without getting winded and especially nice to tie my shoes! I must say I'm bored with my diet. I'm looking for some different high protein foods that will satisfy me. My weight is coming off much slower now. I'm cheating a little more now because I can tolerate most foods. Trying to get myself back on track... Need to purge my pantry again. I am especially fond of tortilla chips now and last Costco trip, I bought two big bags! I'm somewhat ashamed of that!

Good luck to all of you.