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!

We can start a Support Group on this website, under the Community tab. I will set it up and just call it "Over 55". Ok?

I like that idea and I just found out I will be having surgery In October I am so excited even though I am past 65 and the Dr doesn't like to surgery on people over that he is going to do mine also no tube only pre diet is just the day before only have to lose 4 more pound yahoo

Hello I had my surgery when I was 53 and I had my thryoid removed to calm the effects of Graves Disease. I have lost 60 lbs and doing good. I had my surgery 5/15/2013 so I am 18 months out. I could not be happier. I do think that the weight loss is slower for us with thyroid issues

The important aspect is EXERCISE. You dont want those bat wings.

Good luck and be patient

I was sleeved 6/24/14 and 8 weeks post op. I'm 63 and have been feeling down since the scale has hardly moved the past weeks. I'm down 28 pounds and just can't figure out why not losing. I knew it would slow down but expected at least 2# a week. I have a hard time getting more than 700 calories and they keep telling me I need to up the calories. I get 60-70 protein and 48-52 oz of water. Now walking 10,000+ steps a day. For those who are planning surgery, go for it. It was the easiest and I had sleeve, hiatal hernia and gallbladder! I think I recouped better than many of the younger ones. I'm over BP and insulin. Only take metformin and hope to be off soon. Happy with the initial 28 but anxious to get it moving again!

I am 60 and doing well as far as the recovery process goes. I read about all the weight loss numbers on this site and wonder why am I going so slow. But I have reconciled myself to the fact that this may be just what is right for me. After all, I AM 60. I am not going to lose as fast as someone half my age. I do take thyroid medicine, and that may be a hindering factor. I am down below 190#s now so I will not likely see big results each week as someone who may weigh more then that. I am active enough (walking about 22,000 steps most days) but maybe not as active as others. So it is important to keep this all in perspective and keep a positive attitude on all of this as you go through YOUR journey. Love yourself for how special you are and keep the faith. We will all get there if we continue to follow the program..... Just at our own pace. :-)

Celebrate celebrate

Just remember this, you arent putting it back on!

That is the easiest weight you have ever lost in your life.

I like the idea of pants with zippers. LOL

Hello Everyone! Great messages! I really value everyones comments! JJ especially yours! I agree we are losing weight! We are going down down down not up and this is something to CELEBRATE! I'm 55 and its coming off slow too but it IS coming OFF! I see 60 years old 60+ yrs olds with such positive attitudes and I am so impressed! Keep up the good work! I know if I was 20 it would come off faster but hey its ok...its coming off in a healthy deliberate manner and I've learned so much. I am working my program and my sleeve and using it to get me to my dream weight. Nothing worth having is EASY so lets keep each other going. The low mood is normal after weight loss surgery but if you walk and move you WILL feel better... Keep smiling and say "Just today Lord I can do this and I'm going to feel so much better" Thank you ya'll for your encouragement!

Hello Everyone! Great messages! I really value everyones comments! JJ especially yours! I agree we are losing weight! We are going down down down not up and this is something to CELEBRATE! I'm 55 and its coming off slow too but it IS coming OFF! I see 60 years old 60+ yrs olds with such positive attitudes and I am so impressed! Keep up the good work! I know if I was 20 it would come off faster but hey its ok...its coming off in a healthy deliberate manner and I've learned so much. I am working my program and my sleeve and using it to get me to my dream weight. Nothing worth having is EASY so lets keep each other going. The low mood is normal after weight loss surgery but if you walk and move you WILL feel better... Keep smiling and say "Just today Lord I can do this and I'm going to feel so much better" Thank you ya'll for your encouragement!

Here is another positive spin.... It does not take me nearly as long to blow dry my hair, since I have very little left! :-)

The surgeons in my practice have posted doing surgery on those up to age 72. I guess different surgeons have different preferences!

Carol1560, I had Graves' disease as well. Eventually I had my thyroid irradiated to kill it. My synthroid dose has been all over the place, but especially since surgery 10 weeks ago. I'm down to 125mcg and I'm feeling really fatigued with low energy. I am thinking another visit to the doc is in order. I had my tsh done about ten days ago and it was low normal.