I just turned 50 in May and I'm being sleeved this Friday December 7, 2018 and I'm wondering if the weight loss is slower or harder after the sleeve for the 50 and up crew....

True —I’ve had to find my own way in a sense. I have received so many different ways to eat and deal with issues from my doctors staff. I’ve actually received more info from people on these sites. Thanks for the help you don’t realize you’ve given

So true I also have learned more from this site. You don’t know what to ask if you never been there before. So I read everyone’s and see if it will work for me. I also realize we are all different in some things and the same in others and at different timelines. So appreciate for their advice from their experience.

I was almost 50 in 2017 when I had my sleeve surgery in July of 2017. I've lost 202 pounds since then. So for me the weight loss has been great. Everyone is different.

I've lost 87 lbs as of today, which puts me in 'Onederland' for the first time in about twenty years!

Edited January 13, 20197 yr by looly

Wow!! Good job!! When was your surgery? Which surgery did you have

I had a gastric sleeve on 30th June this year. I lost about 14 lbs before the surgery, but I'm still very pleased with the rate of weight loss since. I put a pound back on over the Christmas holiday, but I've lost it again plus another pound. I lose about a pound a week now, and that's fine by me!

I had surgery on Dec 13, 2018. I just turned 55 on Saturday. I figure slow and steady wins the race.?

Amandamellor18
I was 220 on Dec 13, 2018 when I had my surgery. I just turned 55 yesterday. I’ve lost 20 lbs. I’m hoping for a 70-80 Ib loss. Congrats on your weight loss.

Any loss a victory slow or fast. It’s theright direction and if you feel good and happy with journey that’s all that counts

DebbyC64

thats wonderful!! I will admit my exercise column needs a lot of work. My skin situation is odd - not sure what I expected but I’m kind of looking like my 84 yo mother, lol.

But I don’t care! I feel amazing and have energy like I did in my 30’s.

I clearly was in denial about my appearance because people that I haven’t seen in a while are letting me know I looked like a different person.

I wish you the very best on your quest. Maybe we can stay in touch and root each other on?

Reviving the thread: How are all the 50+ peeps doing???

as is aid on another thread i was weighed yesterday lost 53 pounds in a few days short of 2 months and no exercise due to some issues i had before surgery now that i feel much better.. i am going to do some walking hope to do a mile a day..

I have no regrets on having the sleeve, BEST decision I ever made. I'm happy where I'm at. But then get upset with myself because I'm not loosing anymore, and think I should loose more. I have been bouncing the 3 pounds up and down for the past going on 3 months now. It get's me depressed about it. I have to get a grip on where I want to be.

Hope everyone is doing ok also and enjoying life to the fullest.

38 minutes ago, Liz The New Me said:

I have no regrets on having the sleeve, BEST decision I ever made. I'm happy where I'm at. But then get upset with myself because I'm not loosing anymore, and think I should loose more. I have been bouncing the 3 pounds up and down for the past going on 3 months now. It get's me depressed about it. I have to get a grip on where I want to be.

Hope everyone is doing ok also and enjoying life to the fullest.

well your 158 according to your chart you should be happy at your weight even if you don't lose anymore you use to be 230 before...

On 8/7/2019 at 6:53 PM, Healthy_life2 said:

Reviving thread: How are all the 50+ peeps doing???

@Healthy_life2

thanx for the "revival" - I feel like singing !!!

i was sleeved one month shy of turning 58 years old, 7+ years later, i am 65 years young!!

used to be 5'3" - now i stand 6' feet TALL!! (still cute as a button!!)

inherited kidney problems from dad - about 15 years ago?, good looks from mom LOL

Dialysis started one year ago -no prob - no pain - sleep fine, "hooked" up in bed

at night for 10 hours.(hmmmm, sounds kinky?) dialysis then does its stuff and i'm good to go.

(small catheter in stomach / attached 30' hose) i can reach/walk to the bathroom - phew!!!

(hmmmm - probably TMI, but when you are in renal failure - your kidney functions -

urinating - decrease/STOP) buttt unfortunately you still feel that need/urge to go to the BR (you try, but will be unsuccessful)

i eat like a "normal" person, Moderation used to be a big problem. all good now - watch

how and what i eat, i no longer keep track of my day with MFP - but i am very mindful of

what/how much i eat & drink, calories etc.

weigh daily after i shower- weight fluctuates 5+ lbs here and there GOAL - was 130 - now 135-140. NEVER have gone over that dreadful # of 140.

that's my story and i'm stickin' to it. ? (film at 11:00, coming to a theater near you!!)

hugggggs to all my BP family

holding a glass of water up to your/our health

kathy