40's New Beginnings

[TDee 12]

Hi all, I'm new to this and am waiting for a surgery date. I'm hoping it will be in October or November. I'm from Canada so it is actually covered by healthcare! I'm 42 and have been yo yoing since I was 14. I'm scared that I will struggle with this but after reading the stories on this site am feeling more encouraged. Is the liquid Pre op diet hard to do? Ask for sharing your stories it makes me feel happier with mndecision to have surgery.

[sshikers 1]

I hope I can comment on the 40's page even tho' I am 53 yrs old and JUST starting my journey! I have to wait to change insurance plans in January, so I'll be almost 54! Good luck to all!

[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!

I am 43, about two months til surgery. I feel like I am in my prime. On my way to a healthy new life.

[jeremysmoma 7]

I am 43' date=' about two months til surgery. I feel like I am in my prime. On my way to a healthy new life.[/quote']

Sorry, I'm 42. Don't know why I added that year. Lol. My phych evaluation (last visit) is tommorow. I am nervous she will fail me and say I just need to diet.

[Panda 354]

I'm 43...had surgery March 21st 2012. I've had no problems or complications and I'm down 70+ lbs. May sound slow compared to a lot of people on this forum but my doc says that I'm doing excellent and ahead of where they would like for me to be. I started at a whopping 285 lbs...now I'm 215 (maybe less!) and can't wait to get to wonderland!!!! I haven't weighed less than 200 lbs since junior high school. I must say as of yet I have no regrets : )

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[my3stars 88]

I'm 43...had surgery March 21st 2012. I've had no problems or complications and I'm down 70+ lbs. May sound slow compared to a lot of people on this forum but my doc says that I'm doing excellent and ahead of where they would like for me to be. I started at a whopping 285 lbs...now I'm 215 (maybe less!) and can't wait to get to wonderland!!!! I haven't weighed less than 200 lbs since junior high school. I must say as of yet I have no regrets : )

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Congrats and I do not think that is slow, I personally think the slower the better that way our skin can have a chance to catch up!

[kristy3k 1,133]

44 here. I have had a life of dieting and trying every magic cure you can imagine. I used to look down on wls as the easy way out and thought anyone who did it was just not disciplined... ha... man we are the most disciplined people I know. All the rules to follow and things to do... Vitamins to take for the rest of our lives. I have always loved being in my 40's. Really felt like it was my time to shine. And my weight loss is just icing on the cake.

It is harder to lose weight the older we get, in my opionion. But after losing 107 lbs so far this has been the best decision I have ever made. I am glad to meet some other 40's who are going thru the same things I am. I look forward to sharing with you all during this journey.

[Panda 354]

Congrats and I do not think that is slow' date=' I personally think the slower the better that way our skin can have a chance to catch up![/quote']

Right! : ). I have very little lose skin and since i exercise daily I'm actually very tone...

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[ChatCat 24]

I have lost 77 pounds total, surgery on 5/23/12. (I lost 23 lbs prior to surgery)

What I am learning to focus on is just TODAY. I cannot do anything about yesterday or before and I cannot control what the future holds, I can only do the best to use my tool today. I strive to focus on only that because that is really all we have. So today I am eating right, sticking to the plan and exercising my new, healthier body. That is it. Every day is a choice and for today I am choosing the right path.

There is absolutely no way to predict the future or know what will come. I am choosing to not obsess over something happening or not happening in the future which will simply take my mind off appreciating what I have today! Living in the moment here!

[Panda 354]

Excellent thoughts! I didn't have to do a pre op diet so my 70 lbs is all after surgery weight loss. I sometimes think that people who did the pre op diet got like a jump start...not because if their weight loss but because of there body already being tuned to the liquids and Protein...just my thoughts and opinions though...anyways hello to all of us fabulously 40's! Lol

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[jgarcia 4]

Hi everyone! So glad I found this forum. I am 40 yrs old and had RNY on 7/31/12. I have lost 19 lbs as of my two week post op check. I have found that this is harder then I expected but very rewarding also! I have struggled with weight issues since I was a teen and I feel like I have been given a new lease on life. So even though I have good and bad days I look forward to the journey!

[jeremysmoma 7]

Hi all' date=' I'm new to this and am waiting for a surgery date. I'm hoping it will be in October or November. I'm from Canada so it is actually covered by healthcare! I'm 42 and have been yo yoing since I was 14. I'm scared that I will struggle with this but after reading the stories on this site am feeling more encouraged. Is the liquid Pre op diet hard to do? Ask for sharing your stories it makes me feel happier with mndecision to have surgery.[/quote']

I am with you sister. I am so glad I found this forum and plan to use it as another tool. My surgery should be mid October.

[ChatCat 24]

WE ROCK! I love being in my 40's

[jeremysmoma 7]

WE ROCK! I love being in my 40's

Def the prime of my life. And with this surgery a new healthier, happier life. My son is 12 and I won't to lead him down a healthy path.

[bpbeadles 7]

Hi, I am 40 and my surgery is August 27th. I don't have any advice or any thing to post about yet but I will definitely be joining in the conversation soon and reading all the posts it looks as if everyone is right on track.