I definitely get impatient with the rate of my weight loss. I try to remember that I'm 59 years old and have been on synthroid since my thyroid was irradiated years ago (due to uncontrollable Graves Disease.) It has become clear that any white carbs cause me not only to stall, but to actually see a slight gain. However, the reason I chose to post as a success story is that I did the math today and in 2 months I am more than 1/3 of the way to my goal. Now that seems like something to crow about!

Slow and steady wins the race. I think you are doing an incredible job. About 30 pounds in 2 months...that doesn't sound too slow to me. Great work!

fezik23,

Congratulations!

I had my surgery at 48 but I'm VERY fortunate that I had been going to the pool and Water aerobics for years before surgery. I think that REALLY made all the difference in the world.

As others have stated before--this is a marathon and not a sprint. Thirty pounds in two months is better than I would have EVER had done before having this tool.

Kathleen

WOW Fezi that is absolutely wonderful! A real inspiration to this old chick. I can hardly wait to post my first weight loss!!

impatient with the rate of my weight loss.

@@fezik23

success story???

you betcha!!

crow away

losing ANY weight is better than what you were doing 2 months ago, right??

"they" say losing "about" 10 pounds per month is "average"/good

and you have lost 30 lbs!!!

"God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It"

keep up the great job

good luck

Kathy

WOW Fezi that is absolutely wonderful! A real inspiration to this old chick. I can hardly wait to post my first weight loss!!

I'll be looking forward to hearing about it. And I love "Fezi". Lol

PS. That 30 lb includes pre op diet. So 9 weeks

WOW Fezi that is absolutely wonderful! A real inspiration to this old chick. I can hardly wait to post my first weight loss!!

Hi I am 67 and will see my surgeon this Thursday to see if he will approve my surgery. He doesn't like to do surgery on people over 65. It is nice to see other people who are older having surgery. If all goes well hope to have surgery in October or Nov

Lindalue...

I will be 63 in November. Am hoping also to have my surgery in October or November. I am totally self-pay so at least I don't have to jump through all the hoops. Lets keep in touch and follow each other. You too Fezi! And Grammy. I get nerves sometimes, but mostly I am so excited and determined to make mine a success story like this one!

I am 60. Still a lot of life ahead of me (I pray). I want to spend the rest of my years healthy and active. We deserve it, no matter what age we are! I have lost 35# and hit my 2 month anniversary. This weight loss included my preop diet too, so looks like that kind of weight loss is normal based on the posts I am reading here.

Lindalue... I will be 63 in November. Am hoping also to have my surgery in October or November. I am totally self-pay so at least I don't have to jump through all the hoops. Lets keep in touch and follow each other. You too Fezi! And Grammy. I get nerves sometimes, but mostly I am so excited and determined to make mine a success story like this one!

Haleytrim, I can't figure out how to add friends. Can you point me in the right direction?

I wonder if we could open a thread for those of us that are 55+. Or is there one out there already? I think the age is something that can impact our results. I think it would be fun to compare and learn from others who are in the same bracket. Thoughts?

I wonder if we could open a thread for those of us that are 55+. Or is there one out there already? I think the age is something that can impact our results. I think it would be fun to compare and learn from others who are in the same bracket. Thoughts?

I love that idea I think we could be a great help to each other and also it seems that there are a few of us getting surgery in October or Nov Thursday I find out if my surgeon will do my surgery because I am over 65 keep your fingers crossed will let you know Thursday

I am 60. Still a lot of life ahead of me (I pray). I want to spend the rest of my years healthy and active. We deserve it, no matter what age we are! I have lost 35# and hit my 2 month anniversary. This weight loss included my preop diet too, so looks like that kind of weight loss is normal based on the posts I am reading here.

Keep up the work I think its great

I am 60. Still a lot of life ahead of me (I pray). I want to spend the rest of my years healthy and active. We deserve it, no matter what age we are! I have lost 35# and hit my 2 month anniversary. This weight loss included my preop diet too, so looks like that kind of weight loss is normal based on the posts I am reading here.

35 lbs. That's great! I can't wait to see myself lose any amount. I'm getting sleeved on 8/28/14. I've great stuff about this. I understand that this will help me in my efforts to become healthier. I would love to get under 200. Best wishes.

I had my surgery right before my 60th birthday. Ten pounds a month is perfect. I think we are much better off losing it at this rate. In my opinion, it really helps let your skin keep up with the loss. I don't have hardly any excess skin;). What I said to myself before surgery: "I can't do anything about getting old but I CAN do something about being old and fat ! "

Best of luck to you all!