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44 yrs old and almost at my 1 year post op! I wished I did it way sooner! Best decision ever! Very happy!

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I'm 47 with 48 fast approaching. When I had my lap band out in 2009, my surgeon recommend converting to the sleeve. I didn't do it at that time. I'm not sure I'd say that I wish I'd gone ahead and done it back then. I've certainly learned a bit more about myself and matured since 2009. When I reached the point where I'd gained all my weight back, sleeve was brought up again. I dragged my feet for about 2 years before finally admitting that I needed help.

So, I'd say that I only regret not having it a little sooner, like maybe 2 or 3 years ago, but not in 2009. I don't think I was quite ready then. With me being older, I'm more prepared to commit to the lifestyle changes. On the flip-side, I'm older and my body isn't snapping back like it did in my 30's with the lap band. My skin is a bit more saggy as I shrink from the same size I was at lap band time. And for the first time in my life, I'm seriously considering plastics.

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WELL ALMOST 2 MONTHS OUT SINCE SURGERY I STARTED AT 346 DAY OF SURGERY 306 TODAY 269 DOING OK UP TO WALKING ALMOST 5 MILES A DAY STILL HAVE A HARD TIME EATING MORE THAN A FEW BITES EAT TO FAST AND food COMES UP EAT TO MUCH FOOD COMES UP NEVER HUNGRY HAVE TO FORCE MYSELF TO EAT MY Protein AND DRINK Water STILL HAVE NOT GOT ALL MY WATER DOWN JUST A QUICK UPDATE THANKS FOR LISTENING

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NO WAY ARE YOU TO OLD FOR THIS CHRIS

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I'm 40 and had mines October 17th. I admit that I never thought about having surgery until earlier this year. After a horrific 2017, I put on so much weight and I'm happy that I made this decision for the betterment of my life!

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1 hour ago, angiebaby37 said:

Has anyone had any problems plateauing??

Yes. Had surgery Aug 30th & stalled at week 3 for 2 weeks. Weight definitely seems to be coming off slower than younger people I have seen who had the surgery. Even when the scale isn’t moving I have seen differences in how clothes fit.

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I’m 52 and had surgery on 10/10. I wish I did it years ago but I don’t focus on the past. I’m focused on today - and the future! My highest weight was (an embarrassing 365). Surgery weight was 327 and I was 316 as of this morning.

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On 8/18/2018 at 5:15 PM, Letsgetgoing2018 said:

Hi all. I am in my forties. Wondering who else is on the boards in the same age bracket. Wondering how being sleeved has affected your life at this age. Do you wish you were sleeved sooner?

Also in my 40's and my surgery is 11/05. Yes! I wish I had done this years ago! My life would have been so much better.

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Hi all. I am in my forties. Wondering who else is on the boards in the same age bracket. Wondering how being sleeved has affected your life at this age. Do you wish you were sleeved sooner?
I am 44 and just got the sleeve 1 week ago today. I am so excited about what is to come.

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I am 48. My surgery is Nov 7th. I wish I had the surgery years ago too, I am excited as my date gets closer.

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Best decision ever. I wish I would have done it 10 years ago!

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