New to fifties group

[LainieG 132]

@@Durlinda

I had my surgery on June 15th. It was a breeze. No pain after second day. I also am 60 but was not worried due to my age. Very glad that I had this done.

Welcome to the group !

[sleevenv 483]

I've had several abdominal surgeries and can tell you this wasn't the worse by far. Not quite as painless as my laparoscopic gall bladder removal (because the stomach inside still hurts from being stapled), but not as bad as my full cut incision from a hysterectomy. I had liposuction years ago (when I weighed a grand total of 124 pounds) and it hurt a lot more. Truly, the first five days were crappy, but not necessarily painful. You can do this!

Edited July 17, 2015 by sleevenv

[Queen of Crop 1,103]

I was 58 when I had my surgery (almost 4 years ago) and I had no problems at all! (Except for the problems I had because of my weight and those all went away!). It took me a couple of months to get my energy back but all in all, it was easy. And now I feel like I am 20 years younger! You are in for a great adventure! Welcome to this wonderful group!

[LainieG 132]

@queenof crop

Reading your book, fabulous !!

[Kathy812 794]

Sure would like to hear from some of our members of this group, who are out a few weeks or month to hear how they are doing.

Hey guys haven't been on here for a while. I am currently 9 months out today (ironically, I'm at my 9 month

f/u appt now while writing this).

Hw:243

Sw:228

Cw:176

My weight loss is relatively slow but I'm still losing. I wear a size 12 but they are starting to get a bit big & I can fit a few 10's now! Yeah!

My goal size is an 8.

Post op, I had no issues, sometimes I wondered if I had the surgery at all because it was so easy,lol.

Now, my hunger is returning with a vengeance - it definitely takes decipline.

As for those of you who are feeling hungry so early out, it may be heartburn. Try chewing tums. I've heard hearburn can mimick hunger.

Good luck to the newbies &welcome to all who are new to this thread.

Edited July 17, 2015 by Kathy812

[bestisyettocome859 23]

I'm 59 and had mine 5/5th. I've lost right at 45 lbs, feel great and work 4 ten hr shifts a wk. Best thing I've ever done. No problems not even nausea or vomiting. You'll do great!

[LainieG 132]

@@Kathy812

Kathy, good to hear from you and glad you are doing well.

[LainieG 132]

My ticker is not updating. It is now back to an old weight, before it was correct. Any ideas ?

[Queen of Crop 1,103]

Love hearing all the good news....as for hunger out this early, try starting the 5:2 already and get in the habit of it; it really does help. And LainieG...sorry I can't help with the ticker problem, but thank you for reading my book; it makes me so happy to know that others are being inspired by it; and for all your ongoing encouragement! You are really special!

[joannct1t 31]

I did

[LainieG 132]

@@Queen of Crop, what is the 5:2

[LainieG 132]

_{Where is everyone ? I know all are busy, but let's hear how everyone is doing. I am doing great myself, down 50lbs !!! Very happy}

[Durlinda 2]

I am two weeks post op, feeling great. I have had no pain, gas, or nausea since day one. I am 15 pounds down since surgery date. I am on stage 2, Full liquids. I see my doctor on Aug 6 and hope that he will allow me to move to soft foods a bit early.

Edited August 4, 2015 by Durlinda

[justaboutme 42]

Lainie & Durlinda way to go. I have my appointment on the 25th for the psych, nutritionist and surgeon and I'm ready to get the ball rolling. Hang

In there, you are doing awesome!

[Durlinda 2]

From what I have see we older patients seem to do so much better then the younger one do. Good luck.