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Is there anyone else female, 51 and have about 175 lbs to lose? Wondering how much my age will factor into my weight loss efforts. I would love to hear about successes in my age bracket. Thanks, Karen

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Hi Karen,

Welcome!

I was sleeved a year ago this month and have lost over 200 pounds from my highest weight. I have about another 200 pounds to go but am much more confident that I can get there than I was before surgery.

It is fairly simple if not necessarily easy to do well.

Pre-op, I weaned myself off of carbonation and caffeine.

My suggestions for success:

Do everything your team asks you to do in and out of the hospital.

Follow your program.

Track your food.

Make sure you get in all of your Protein,

Make sure you get in AT LEAST 64 oz of Fluid. (You won't be able to do this immediately after surgery but it is important that you do your best. The sooner you can get in all of your Protein and Fluid, the sooner you will feel better,

Avoid starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods.

Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Exercise.

And, learn to embrace the inevitable stalls.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

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I was 52 when I had surgery and I have lost 100 from my HW. there are forums for certain age and weight groups here on BP.

ISG has really done a great job with her surgery and her suggestions for success were spot on-

WELCOME and keep us posted!

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Hi Inner Surfer Girl- Thank you for your reply and advice. I am in awe with your success. I will keep you posted. It's amazing how I feel about this.... I can't wait but nervous and scared but know I need to do this and I know it won't be easy ... But it will be worth it

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@@kat27641 I realize you found the weight range as you posted there but the 50s group is good too:)

a lot of newbies don't realize there are other forums more specific...I was not trying to be a smart@ss, and I apologize if it came across that way.

WELCOME to the BP family.

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@ Jane13 - I didn't find you to be Smart

A$$! No prob - lol I probably didn't even realize where I was when posting - just came to mind while I was in there - guess that was my bad!

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Hi Inner Surfer Girl- Thank you for your reply and advice. I am in awe with your success. I will keep you posted. It's amazing how I feel about this.... I can't wait but nervous and scared but know I need to do this and I know it won't be easy ... But it will be worth it

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Exactly! You aren't the only one to feel this way.

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Is there anyone else female, 51 and have about 175 lbs to lose? Wondering how much my age will factor into my weight loss efforts. I would love to hear about successes in my age bracket. Thanks, Karen

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I too would like to hear comment on this question. Im 57, and just starting the insurance process. I wonder about complications, and longer healing process due to age

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Is there anyone else female, 51 and have about 175 lbs to lose? Wondering how much my age will factor into my weight loss efforts. I would love to hear about successes in my age bracket. Thanks, Karen

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I,aslso,wonder that. Im 57. Some woman,64, and 70 had the sirgery and did great, no complications.

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I am 61 and had the sleeve surgery 2 months ago. I am down 32 pounds so far and I have an under-active thyroid. I walk a lot daily and do strength training 2x a week. Feeling great so far. Need to lose another 65 pounds to get to a healthy BMI.

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