Any success stories for the 50's group?

[MindfulWeightLoss 19]

Love to hear all about it. Will be sleeved June 17th.

[5DoxieMom 87]

I was sleeved March 2012. I needed to lose 85-90 lbs. I am still trying to lose the last 25 lbs. I don't know if I ever will, but I am not giving up. Even if I never lose another pound, I don't regret having the sleeve, at all. I just hope that I never gain any weight back. One thing that I was told by my surgeon's nurse, is that it becomes more difficult to lose weight after the first 4 to 6 months. For me, it became harder after 3 months. So, definitely take advantage of that "honeymoon period". At right around the one year mark, I noticed that I have way less restriction, so I have to be real careful to measure food, and not over eat. Best of luck to you.

[Oliver's Mom 258]

I was sleeved December 3rd, 2012. It's 5 months today!! I am 59 yo - and only 16 lbs from goal!! You can do it, just follow your medical team's plan. You might hit stalls, but keep to the plan and the weight comes off. Good luck

[MindfulWeightLoss 19]

Thank you both for the success stories for our age group. You are both doing incredibly well and I can't wait to get sleeved and join in your success.

[UK Cathy 977]

Hi, sleeved April 12, 84lb down and 16 lb to go ( currently age 54). It has been a slow but sure journey for me.

There is another thread on here called 'where are the 50s' and you will see lots of posts from people age 50 plus detailing the good, bad and ugly of their journeys.

[buplee 556]

This thread gives me a lot to look forward to in the coming months. I am 52 and was sleeved on 2/19. I am down over 50lbs so far.

[scubadottie 83]

I am a Revision from Lapband to Sleeve... and I am sooooo glad that I did it! Feeling so much better and feeling good about myself! My biggest issue is my mental image of myself is still fat. I keep ordering the wrong size clothes, because I believe no way can I fit into that... and then I get the item and it is too big! I work at a resort and we have alot of repeat guests... so, I am hearing "didn't recognize you"... which I don't get tired of hearing! Good luck to you!

Dottie

[Aline728 301]

Me to, will be sleeved june 18,.and 52 in july...

[lsereno 2,525]

I'm 56. I was sleeved two years ago and I've been at goal (BMI of 21.8) for 14 months.

Lynda

[Aline728 301]

Yes thx for sharing, its most helpful ....

[mjbladybug 10]

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I will be sleeved June 24 and will be 53 in july

[buplee 556]

This thread gives me a lot to look forward to in the coming months. I am 52 and was sleeved on 2/19. I am down over 50lbs so far.

Update- as of 6/6- I am down 70 lbs.

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[MindfulWeightLoss 19]

Buplee. Thanks for the update. You are doing fantastic. Wondering how much exercise you are getting in?

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I was 50 when I had surgery three years ago (tomorrow). I've lost 85 pounds, 23 prior to surgery. I reached my goal in six months. I've been maintaining for 2.5 years with no problems. Life is so much different now. Just wait. Go buy a disposable camera and have someone take a picture of you the day before surgery, then take one on your surgery date every month. After your one year anniversary, take the camera to be developed. Lay those pictures side by side. It is shocking to see the transformation there laying in front of you. It was one of the most "fun" things I did!!! Good luck, you are in for the wildest ride you've ever been on, enjoy every single minute!!!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

55, almost 6 months post-op and I think about 14 lbs to goal. (check ticker below)