40's New Beginnings

[worm2872 635]

I had mine 11/19 too. Hormones are nuts! I'm feeling pretty good. I had a few weeks where food was a no go but I'm doing better on soft foods then shakes. I'm down about 23 pounds since surgery so you are doin great.

[berniec 166]

Well' date=' I'm turning 40 in two months so I think I'm close enough to join.... I had my surgery Nov 19 and haven't had any problems. Today I have officially lost 40lbs. There have been so many wonderful benefits and I am so happy I had this done. However, I still can't really eat much other than shakes, broth, and malt I meal. But I am finding new things to help everyday. Jamba juice has a light menu with a sugar free yogurt blend that is fabulous. I can do Decaf coffee with soy from most coffee places although I found Srarbucks decaf sits the best. I have been pretty moody but I am hoping that evens out and strangely my face has been breaking out quite a bit. I'm guessing it is low energy and hormones going crazy. Anyone else?[/quote']

Yes my hormones were wacky too. It will pass. I was depressed and mean. I didn't even like myself. Lol.

[DarcyA66 5]

I am 46, my DOS is 4Feb13 I'm anxious but excited. Being over forty I'm worried I will have difficulty losing the weight. I'm 5'0" with BMI of almost 47... I was always thin as a kid and maintained healthy weight until I was over 30 after which I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and put on Remicade and prednisone for 5 years... My whole view of food changed. I was never full and went from eating normal portions to eating more than my 5'11" husband could eat.... Ashamed and depressed I retreated. About 4 years ago my RA went into remission and I've been off steroids since... I won't even take them short term ever again!! I started working out and lost about 45 lbs. I was starting to have some hope... Then two years ago I lost my 20 year old daughter when a drunk driver struck her car after the kids had pulled over to change a flat tire. We lost her and her fiancé and a good friend of theirs all at the same time. [RIP Elysia, Marcus and Wifredo] The depression was beyond bearable... eventually I gained back all of the weight I had lost and more. Over the past two years and four months I've had to work very hard at being strong for my family and so that I could maintain my job which is a necessity. I am ready now to finally focus on me and get back to that healthy person who seems to be lost inside me somewhere. I want my girl to look down from heaven and be proud that I finally have had the courage to commit to being a better healthier me.

[cookier224 238]

I am 46' date=' my DOS is 4Feb13 I'm anxious but excited. Being over forty I'm worried I will have difficulty losing the weight. I'm 5'0" with BMI of almost 47... I was always thin as a kid and maintained healthy weight until I was over 30 after which I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and put on Remicade and prednisone for 5 years... My whole view of food changed. I was never full and went from eating normal portions to eating more than my 5'11" husband could eat.... Ashamed and depressed I retreated. About 4 years ago my RA went into remission and I've been off steroids since... I won't even take them short term ever again!! I started working out and lost about 45 lbs. I was starting to have some hope... Then two years ago I lost my 20 year old daughter when a drunk driver struck her car after the kids had pulled over to change a flat tire. We lost her and her fiancé and a good friend of theirs all at the same time. [RIP Elysia, Marcus and Wifredo'] The depression was beyond bearable... eventually I gained back all of the weight I had lost and more. Over the past two years and four months I've had to work very hard at being strong for my family and so that I could maintain my job which is a necessity. I am ready now to finally focus on me and get back to that healthy person who seems to be lost inside me somewhere. I want my girl to look down from heaven and be proud that I finally have had the courage to commit to being a better healthier me.

I was 49 when I had my surgery, just 3 months ago (almost four) I have lost 55 pounds of the 85 pounds I need to lose. I'm 5'4 and highest weight was 220. It works for me and I am 3 years older (I will be 50 next month). I feel good and I am so happy.

Sorry to hear about your sweet angel. God bless!

[Panda 354]

I am 46' date=' my DOS is 4Feb13 I'm anxious but excited. Being over forty I'm worried I will have difficulty losing the weight. I'm 5'0" with BMI of almost 47... I was always thin as a kid and maintained healthy weight until I was over 30 after which I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and put on Remicade and prednisone for 5 years... My whole view of food changed. I was never full and went from eating normal portions to eating more than my 5'11" husband could eat.... Ashamed and depressed I retreated. About 4 years ago my RA went into remission and I've been off steroids since... I won't even take them short term ever again!! I started working out and lost about 45 lbs. I was starting to have some hope... Then two years ago I lost my 20 year old daughter when a drunk driver struck her car after the kids had pulled over to change a flat tire. We lost her and her fiancé and a good friend of theirs all at the same time. [RIP Elysia, Marcus and Wifredo'] The depression was beyond bearable... eventually I gained back all of the weight I had lost and more. Over the past two years and four months I've had to work very hard at being strong for my family and so that I could maintain my job which is a necessity. I am ready now to finally focus on me and get back to that healthy person who seems to be lost inside me somewhere. I want my girl to look down from heaven and be proud that I finally have had the courage to commit to being a better healthier me.

Good luck with the start of your journey. I'm 44 and have lost a total of 117 lbs with only 8lbs left to go. I'm just one week past being 10 months out. Although I haven't lost it as quickly as the younger people I have been at a steady pace. I have very little lose skin. I assume because the weight has come off comparedly slow which gives my skin time to tighten plus I lift weight which helps....but you'll do fine! Good luck!

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[agirlofaith 71]

Jumping on in here with ya'll! I'm 40, sure hope to get my surgery date scheduled this week- just waiting on the scheduler!

I'm so excited, excited about a long term lifestyle with the right tools!!

[litlsisred 20]

Hi all!! I have enjoyed reading all of your inspiring stories! I am 41 and had surgery on November 27th. I am grateful for having a new lease on life!!

[jeremysmoma 7]

Anyone in their 40's out there going through the process of RNY surgery or who have had it. Join right in - would love to hear from you!

Supposed to get my date next week. Looking at end of Feb. I am having the Sleeve. My life is fixing to start. I am so excited and so very ready for this. I want to be healthy so I can teach my son how to. I can't wait to do all those things I have missed doing with him. I don't want to just watch him grow up, I want to be a part of it.

[mitzie46 116]

I am 49 and am also worried that it will be difficult to lose the weight. It is really helpful to hear all of the success stories.

[tmorgan 87]

I am 49 and am also worried that it will be difficult to lose the weight. It is really helpful to hear all of the success stories.

I'm 49 and the weight is falling off, don't worry just do what your surgeon says.

[Paul MacKay 23]

Hi, everyone I'm 41 and just starting the liquid diet. It is good to read the replies of everyone.

[northwoodslady 2]

It will be a year on April 11 for me. I've lost 100 lbs and doing good. Still have Protein in my coffee every day. Will be easier to exercise once show is gone here up north. Good luck to all the new people. Focus on healthy living not the number. I've kept losing inches when I didn't always lose pounds. So make sure to measure yourself. I have a cool excel template to keep track of inches an weight and bmi if anyone is interested. Send me your email

[northwoodslady 2]

It will be a year on April 11 for me. I've lost 100 lbs and doing good. Still have Protein in my coffee every day. Will be easier to exercise once snow is gone here up north. Good luck to all the new people. Focus on healthy living not the number. I've kept losing inches when I didn't always lose pounds. So make sure to measure yourself. I have a cool excel template to keep track of inches an weight and bmi if anyone is interested. Send me your email

[northwoodslady 2]

It will be a year on April 11 for me. I've lost 100 lbs and doing good. Still have Protein in my coffee every day. Will be easier to exercise once snow is gone here up north. Good luck to all the new people. Focus on healthy living not the number. I've kept losing inches when I didn't always lose pounds. So make sure to measure yourself. I have a cool excel template to keep track of inches an weight and bmi if anyone is interested. Send me your email

[Panda 354]

My year was March 21 and I lost a total of 127 lbs. My goal was only 125 lbs. My bmi is now 25...and I feel fabulous!... I'm 44 so good luck to all in their 40s...yes u can!!!