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i am 60 and am removing the eroded band and then going for sleeve.My band failed due to NSAIDS ....and lack of exercise....did you all walka lot with the sleeve....

i do want to loose weight as I have severe arthritis.

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So when do you get the sleeve, hopeful? You'll still have to avoid NSAIDS, so maybe there's a patch or something you can use instead for arthritis pain. I didn't hardly exercise the first couple of months, but it feels good now. Everyone needs to make it a regular part of life. Walking is great, using hand-weights 2-3 times/week is great. It doesn't have to take a lot of time, but it's truly important as the weight comes off in order to keep the body firmer.

Good luck & blessings to you!

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hi...I am mostly getting the sleeve by jan end...that is if nad removal and sleeve can be done at the same time...keeping my fingers crossed!!!

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I turned 60 in Septemer and I got sleeved on the 24th of July. So far I have lost 87 pounds since surgery and have been taken off of almost all my drugs. My co morbidities are melting away and I feel great. Best decision I ever made. Should have done it a long long time ago.

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hello...i was quite depressed and worried...but feeling better now....thanks to your posts.

my family is not keen on this surgery.but I too have knee pain cant stand or walk for long..

I was worried if it would work for me...but it will.Now i am positive.

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New here. will be 60 in a few weeks. sleebed in mexico on 1/4/14, start wt 225 ...3 weeks post op I'm at 200# goal 140#

love the sleeve. hope to hear from you all.

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Welcome amayzme! I'm 66 and my surgery was 10-7-13. i have lost half of the 84 lbs I need to lose.

Life is much better!

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New here. will be 60 in a few weeks. sleebed in mexico on 1/4/14, start wt 225 ...3 weeks post op I'm at 200# goal 140# love the sleeve. hope to hear from you all.

Welcome amayzme! I will be 65 in a few weeks and had my sleeve surgery 3 months ago. I started at 184 and now weigh 146. I love my sleeve!

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I was sleeved oct 28 2013. I have lost 36 lbs and have stalled there for at least 2 weeks. I am thrilled to be here but hope I lose more soon

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I had my surgery on nov 7 2017 I started out at 330 and I am soon to be 3 months out I am now at 280 some days and 281 on other . Ive been at this week now for maybe 2week. I know I am in a stall but I don't know what to do to come out of it. Do anybody have any suggestion also Constipation is my biggest problem.

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Be sure and drink your Water. 96oz a day or more is what I do. I'm 62 and lost 100 lbs in a year. Had sleeve a year ago this month. I also when I need to use Miralax in my water it helps when needed. I didn't tell anyone about the surgery except hubby. I didn't want people to try and talk me out if it. Now only my children and a few friends know. It isn't anyone's business unless YOU want them to know. It's as if someone says what a beautiful smile you have are they capped? Or what beautiful eye lashes you have are they fake. Doesn't matter how you do it it's still work and you need to be proud of your journey. I am so glad I had the surgery and I promise it will get better.


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I'm so glad to hear someone my age express themselves. I am a little nervous that I won't lose because of some IT band problems (think hip/leg joint area) keeping me from being as active as I want and need to be. I have only about 50-55 pounds to lose, but that has made a huge difference in my life.


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