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Hello Ladies..... I'm going join and participate this group cause tomorrow I turn 50!!! Whoo hoo! I have navigated through the forums and Wow it's been a learning experience! I will have my consult with the surgeon on Nov. 19th. Looking at possible surgery in December. I weigh 308, 5'5 and BMI 51(I think). I am so ready for a life change! I am also doing the surgery so I can have my knees replaced. I stopped working late April because suddenly I could not put pressure in it. So I have my highs and lows being on disability through my job. Luckily, I signed up for the disability insurance. It's better than nothing!! A lot has to be done and we will persevere!

Looking to chat with you guys! ❤️Lisa

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@@bellabill Hi Lisa and welcome to our group! You'll find a lot of support here. Congrats on starting this exciting future and Happy Birthday too!

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Hello all! I am 51 and nearly overlooked this forum because I forget I am over 50! I remember when I thought 50 was old. Anyway I didn't have to lose weight presurgery and my doctor submitted the authorization request to my insurance company. I'm 6 weeks post op and so far so good.

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@@bellabill and @@BLERDgirl welcome to our group ladies! and Happy birthday Lisa.

Blerdgirl, I agree... 50 used to seem so old, until you're 50

I'm 51 as well & had my surgery 3 weeks ago.

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@@bellabill, @@BLERDgirl, welcome to the group. Lots of support and sharing here. We like to know how everyone is doing so keep us posted !!

@@Vsglady, good to see you, how are you doing ?

Lainie

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA !!!

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Good morning to all. Hey, happy birthday Lisa. welcome to all. Have a great day. Going to support group at Swedish Hosp. Which is from 10 to 11:30..

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@@bellabill Hi Lisa, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! !! . I am fairly new to the group as well. And we have very similar stats, I'm 51 with a BMI of 51 :( but not for long! :D. So happy to find this group. I am in Upstate NY but used to live in the Boston area for 22 years (I see you live in Mass)...I miss my red sox and the ocean!

I am scheduled to have surgery on the 24th however that might get pushed out 3 weeks (my doing not the surgeons). I have a major project at work that should have been finished before surgery and its not. I just want to get it under my belt so I wont have to rush back or stress. Hopefully my surgeon will allow for this, not sure, calling on Monday.

So welcome and looking forward to chatting with you all! and Have a great day today!

Martha

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Hi all. I am 9 days post surgery and feeling pretty good. Not having any trouble tolerating full liquids and eagerly awating purees. One of my incisions is still a little sore and I am more fatigued than normal but I am suprised how quickly I am recovering. As of this morning I am also down 15lbs! This includes the preop diet, but I am pumped. To those of you who are still waiting it's great on the other side.

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@@traveler60 glad to hear you're doing so well! Seeing the scale go down is definitely a motivator. Continued success.

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@@ladypoohbear, just read your stats. Your results are phenomenal! Congrats! I'm sure going to the support group helps to keep you on track. I'm Hoping to have great results as well.

I have hypothyroid so I am very nervous that my weight loss may be really slow. I'm Trying not to focus on that & think positive. I truly believe that my thoughts will become my reality.

Anyway, again, great job!

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Hey thanks. Think on the positives...even if you loose weight slow...so wat, youre still loosing weight. Have a great day. You will do just fine. Enjoy the journey..

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@@bellabill Hi Lisa, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! !! . I am fairly new to the group as well. And we have very similar stats, I'm 51 with a BMI of 51 :( but not for long! :D. So happy to find this group. I am in Upstate NY but used to live in the Boston area for 22 years (I see you live in Mass)...I miss my red sox and the ocean!

I am scheduled to have surgery on the 24th however that might get pushed out 3 weeks (my doing not the surgeons). I have a major project at work that should have been finished before surgery and its not. I just want to get it under my belt so I wont have to rush back or stress. Hopefully my surgeon will allow for this, not sure, calling on Monday.

So welcome and looking forward to chatting with you all! and Have a great day today!

Martha

Thank you Martha for the Birthday wish :) We have a connection and that is Boston! Plus the fact we are going for Weight loss surgery :) May I ask where did you live while here in MA? I went to school back in the early 80's and never left to go back home in CT. I thought I would move by now but it's hard to depart from New England....

So I will be meeting with the surgeon on the 19th so my date is getting very close. I am thinking Dec. I cannot wait to start my new life :) It's nice to meet you and the rest of the 50's group

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Hello all! I am 51 and nearly overlooked this forum because I forget I am over 50! I remember when I thought 50 was old. Anyway I didn't have to lose weight presurgery and my doctor submitted the authorization request to my insurance company. I'm 6 weeks post op and so far so good.

That is good to hear cause I have not lost a lot of weight prior surgery because of my walking issue with bad knees. Can't weight till surgery!! Keep it up with your

good work!

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Happy Sunday,

I am still in preop stages and did I Celebrate my 50th birthday yesterday. I had filet mignon, potatoes etc plus a couple of cosmos and Desserts. Not a good choice but heck this is the one b-day that is a milestone. After that I don't care so I should not splurge like I did yesterday. Getting right back on track.

Thank you for the b-day wishes!!

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