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hey Tex

darn tootin! :rolleyes:

you have lost 53 lbs!!!

keep your eyes on the prize

you are a success story in the making

keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier

happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

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We can be successful at any age!

hey Tex

darn tootin! :rolleyes:

you have lost 53 lbs!!!

keep your eyes on the prize

you are a success story in the making

keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier

happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Thank you! I have a long way to go still but am happy with making this decision and continuing on the journey. Love your encouraging attitude and outlook on life. Have a great day.

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58 here. Had sleeve done on 9/27. Just started puréed diet today. Very happy I did it. Want to be in great health and shape for my grandkids.

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63 yrs here--64 next Valentines' Day.

I tried on my wedding dress a few weeks ago---the dress I wore 43yrs ago---and it just hung on me. I am now wearing a smaller dress size than I did when I was in the seventh grade.

Is WLS during my "golden years" all sunshine and rainbows? Hell no!

Are the struggles insurmountable? Nope

It's all about "balance" and your expectations of a fuller, happier and healthier life.

"TO THY OWN SELF BE TRUE."

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52 and sleeved on 10/3. Lost 20 lbs during the liquid diet prior to surgery. Down another 6 lbs so far.

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51 here and had RNY on September 19th. I am having issues with finding a Protein shake I can drink. Everything seems too sweet now and I am struggling to get them down. I find a brand that seems okay and then a few days later I lose my taste for them. But, I will keep searching and I know it will work out.

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52 here - sleeved on 9/26 - came home 9/27 - been doing good - other than being sick and tired of liquids - I want to chew.

Lost a good amount preparing for surgery - not seeing much weight change since surgery - not concerned yet - Going back to work Monday (desk job) will be challenging to keep fluids going

HW (1/1/2016) 291

SW (9/26/2016) 238

CW (10/7/2016) 234

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I will be 54 on October 20th and just got approved for the sleeve. Hoping to get a surgery date next week!

You guys are all very inspirational.

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I am 56 and my surgery is on 10/14. I can't wait for this next chapter in my life!

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My wife and I were sleeved on the same day. I am 55 she is a bit older. We both lost 25 lbs before our surgery Aug 11, and since are down another 30 to 35 lbs. Feeling great m.

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I'm 62 getting sleeved on 8/8/16. Started at 253. Before sugery 233. Today 2 months out 196.6. Down about 57pds. Feel great. I have had 2 stalls so don't get discourage. One was for almost 3 weeks after surgery. Just got off another one for almost 2 weeks. Just keep working the program and watch your Protein and Water. We all will loose at different rate depending on alot og things going on with our bodies. Please be patient.

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