Seems as we get older it is much harder to lose. I was wondering if this premise is also true for those who had the sleeve. The reading that I have done seems that the older you are the less you lose. While it appears the younger you are the quicker the weight loss and number of pounds.

Please let me know if you have info on this topic and whether also having a thyroid problem slows everything down

I am 67, I had gastric bypass three years ago, I lost 110 pounds and have gained back 20. Would like to loose 5 lbs and maintain.

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I am 67, I had gastric bypass three years ago. I lost 110 lbs, have gained back 20. I weigh 140 now would like to loose 5 and try to maintain

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I am still maintaining - I am 66 years old, and currently weigh 150 pounds, down from 424 lbs when I begin in October 2013.

It is a DAILY battle and I do not regret beginning this journey - some days I still regret having had my sleeve but over all life at 150 pounds has no resemblance to how I lived (or rather didn't really live) when I was 424 pounds.

I am hoping that I will be a long term success but I have to be hyper-vigilant otherwise, it is too easy to go back to the pattern of overeating and eating the wrong foods that got me to that super obese weight in the first place.

I'm 61. I'm 1 year post-op. I lost 10 lbs the few weeks pre-op as my Dr. put me on liquids. I lost another 30 post-op and that was it. I continue to struggle...up 2 lbs...down 2-3 lbs. I can't drop below 175 and my goal weight is 110 (I'm only 5 feet tall). I have 60-80 grams of Protein daily and almost always at 64 oz Water daily. Terribly disheartened and disappointed. Not sure what I'm doing wrong but getting more and more depressed as the months go by and the weight doesn't go down. I feel I'm still dealing with the same struggle as before surgery but now I can't even eat enough to enjoy the food. Terribly disheartened.

Yes I lost 110 pounds my surgery was in may

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I am 61 and will be 62 in March. I am in the process of tests and nutrition visits now. They are giving me an estimated date of early April if I'm approved and all goes well. I have been worried about my age since everyone seems so young on the boards. This post has made me feel a lot better. All these tests are trying.

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With the sleeve I have lost 103 pounds and I was 60 when I had the surgery. Overall in my 50's and 60's I have lost a total of 285 pounds and I can only walk 4 to 5 minutes due to 4 herniated disc and lots of other physical complications due to an accident I had in my 30's and obesity. If I can do it at this age and in this physical condition, You All Can Do It!

I'm 62 and 1 year out. Lost 100 lbs running 4 miles a day and feeling great. I'm afraid I'm not eating enough protein... when you all say eating 60 protein are those shakes or food like eggs meat???? What is some protein you are eating?

With the sleeve I have lost 103 pounds and I was 60 when I had the surgery. Overall in my 50's and 60's I have lost a total of 285 pounds and I can only walk 4 to 5 minutes due to 4 herniated disc and lots of other physical complications due to an accident I had in my 30's and obesity. If I can do it at this age and in this physical condition, You All Can Do It!

I'm 61 and I'm 8mo out. I have lost over 60 # so far since my Sleeve last July. I guess it's true that we are never satisfied! I am presently trying to regroup, increase exercise, decrease carbs and increase protein and water. It's not an easy journey but very worthwhile!

I'm 61. I'm 1 year post-op. I lost 10 lbs the few weeks pre-op as my Dr. put me on liquids. I lost another 30 post-op and that was it. I continue to struggle...up 2 lbs...down 2-3 lbs. I can't drop below 175 and my goal weight is 110 (I'm only 5 feet tall). I have 60-80 grams of Protein daily and almost always at 64 oz Water daily. Terribly disheartened and disappointed. Not sure what I'm doing wrong but getting more and more depressed as the months go by and the weight doesn't go down. I feel I'm still dealing with the same struggle as before surgery but now I can't even eat enough to enjoy the food. Terribly disheartened.

How is your calorie and fat intake? Drinking anything with sugar or frying foods?
This all came easy bcos these were some of my traps. I was also getting so I was "grazing" that's another big no no.
If I can help u in any way I'll be glad to. I'd love to have a conscience Buddy!

I'm in the same boat!

I'd be happy to have you as a buddy!

On 6/7/2014 at 11:47 AM, Reddrobin said:

Seems as we get older it is much harder to lose

@Reddrobin

i was sleeved 12/15/11, one month before

i turned 58 years OLD - now I'm 63 years YOUNG

down 105 lbs GOAL

still around and kicking!!!

any problems i've had are not limited to age

(in my case) remember we're all different

i'm not getting older, this chic is getting younger and healthier and happier

good luck

kathy

im 65 and lost 110lbs honey, hang in there

I'm 66, 18 months out and 120 down. 40 to go. Took a vacation from tracking and didn't lose anything for 3 months. Back on SparkPeople.com. Goal to get under 200 pounds by months day.
Dr told me to aim for 60 grams of daily protein.
Sometimes I use premier protein drinks from Costco.
Skinless chicken breasts have tons of protein. Greek yogurt too.


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