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

I am diabetic and dr immediately lowered my insulin 50% and still there 3 months and 40 lbs later. But dr thinks i will be off insulin by January, yeah!

Woo hoo!!! That's wonderful! Just don't immediately assume that you don't need all your medications, as I did. Stopped taking my cholesterol medication and my LDL (the bad kind) doubled very quickly. So had to add that one back. I have to say I wasn't quite prepared for the sheer number of supplement pills I would need to take, but I have become accustomed to taking them. Using a pill box does make me feel old, though.

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Miz B I know what you mean there are so many supplements to take but no more blood pressure and hopefully one day soon no more cholesterol tablets either. I did not need insulin but was almost at that stage. That was one of the factors that made me decide to have the sleeve done. The pill box is a great way to make sure you are taking all you need.

Im 50. 11 weeks out and have lost 46 pounds so far. Working out three days a week and "trying" to eat healthier.

I just turned 50 just before my surgery. Since my 7/31 surgery I'm down 9 pounds. I thought it would be more by now. I guess I am destined to be a slow loser. I did have a minor set back with the onset of shingles post surgery. Hopefully it was caught early. However, I am taking prednisone and an anti-viral liquid medication for another week. I know at least the prednisone makes you retain water so my weight loss might not start again until the medicines is finished. Other than the shingles I have felt really good. I return to work on Monday so we will see how that goes.

I just turned 50 just before my surgery. Since my 7/31 surgery I'm down 9 pounds. I thought it would be more by now. I guess I am destined to be a slow loser. I did have a minor set back with the onset of shingles post surgery. Hopefully it was caught early. However' date=' I am taking prednisone and an anti-viral liquid medication for another week. I know at least the prednisone makes you retain Water so my weight loss might not start again until the medicines is finished. Other than the shingles I have felt really good. I return to work on Monday so we will see how that goes.[/quote']

So sorry to hear about your shingles. I have heard that they are very painful.

I'm 50. Sleeved on 8/6. High weight in July was 230. Surgery wt was 221. Today. 202.5. My shorts come off without unbuttoning them. I'm thrilled!

I was sleeved on July 25th- just started soft food and really super counting calories, proteins and carbs. Calories about 288, protein about 47 and carbs 20. I exercise daily at the Y- mostly in the water due to joint issues, they are great workouts, one is in the deep end, several are for arthritis. Love it a lot. I feel better than I have in yeaars- no hunger headaches, no cravings at all.

I am already thinking ahead and saving my money, every dang dime, for tummy tuck, breast reductiion and maybe implants.

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I'm so happy with my sleeve, down 48 lbs at week 18. I'm finally ok with only losing 1-2 lbs a week. I'm glad the scale is going in right direction! (Sleeved 4/22). day before surgery My son made me buy this red women's large T-shirt while trying to get a mens XXL. Very surprised how I looked. Praise God!!

I am down 88lbs since being sleeved on 2/19.

sleeved 8/19 two weeks out an down 22 lbs but still onliquid diet

I was 56 when I had surgery in January 2011. I hit goal in seven months (BMI 20.9) and I feel great. I wear size six and have tons of energy.

I was 56 when I had surgery in January 2011. I hit goal in seven months (BMI 20.9) and I feel great. I wear size six and have tons of energy.

Hey foxbins good to see you! It's been awhile. Glad you are still at goal!

Lynda

I had two sets of blood work that were pre-diabetes, that was all it took to convince me to have the surgery. My highest weight in April 2012 was 265 and surgery was 11/20/12 and was an early birthday present for me. I turned 50 in June and currently weigh 170 in a size 10. This has been the best thing I have done for myself other than have my children!

I am 53, I had my surgery 9/24. I am down 30lbs at week 5. It seems things are slowing down as far as weight loss. It makes me nervous to not drop pounds as fast as I did in the beginning. I think my taste buds are waking up!!!.

I feel I have been given a second chance and I don't want to blow it. I have been able to stop my blood sugars meds and BP meds. I have no regrets about this surgery. It has already been a blessing.

I am in the hospital, I had a spinal fusion yesterday, Only ice chips for me, gaud i hope this jump starts some loss for me! Not hungry in the least, 2 of my nurses have had this surgery both over 5 years ago. And both talked about this life hanging event with food and how it was!

Poobably ih for 5-5 dqys1