After losing a few pounds, and having my 55th birthday on it's way soon (may) , you just start looking in the mirror a little less hard at your self. Things are just starting to get a little lose......ladies. I was out shopping in Hobby Lobby with my aunt the other day looking for a small table mirror. I picked up the mirror....held it down by my waist and for some reason at that moment while looking down I decided to check my lip stick. For a split second looking back at me was not me but someone that looked like Betty White. You know ...of the Golden Girls. I said to my aunt, Oh my God I just saw Betty White in the mirror,dimples and all. She started laughing and took off in a flash for the bath room. When she came back I told her that I think its time for a hair style change.

By the way, my lip stick was just fine....no lines running up to my nose. I told my Mom that I think I'm getting old. She said well I'm 20 years older then you....how do you think I feel.

I said, Like Maud's Mom?

Has anyone else had something like this happen to them?

Crazycat

just turned 58 and it really worries me too. I feel so much like a senior now. What happened!

So have you been banded? I am 58 and am 3 months out from being banded. Feel great and have lost about 40 lbs.

I had a bad triple chin problem. Now after losing 40 lbs out 3 months from banding, I have found a wonderful product that works wonders It is a product from Beauty Control, sold like Avon. It is a sculpting cream. It has firmed up my skin so much that people are asking about it. Kinda expensive and I ask if they sold it by the gallon! ha ha But well worth the money. Also Nutragena makes one you can get at Walmart. I am 58.

hi kserafin,

what is the name of the product you use?

i have been using one by clinique which is ok. sounds like yours is great.

yes one of the downsides of losing weight (altho' i wouldnt trade it for the world) is a little sagging. but it isnt as bad as i thought it would be.

my mother used to crack me up when she did these facial exercises to firm her ace and neck...and now i find myself doing them.

they say the older you get the smarter your parents get ha!

Hi back at cha! A fellow Texas I see. So when were you banded? I am only 3 months out and love this forum. The product is called Sculptique and is made by Beauty Control. It is sold at Beauty Control spa parties or you can buy it from a consultant. There is a lady who works at my school that sell it but I am sure you can get it online. It is kind of expensive but well worth it.

Hi Mini,

I was just reading this post and saw where you are really trying to eat right, but may be having some problems making good choices. I was doing the same thing until I found this free site online called ( Fitday). It not only tells you how many calories you have eaten, it will also tell you how much protein,fat,carb. you have eaten for the day. It can also tell you how many calories you have burned off in comparison to what you have eaten for the day. Check it out; and let me know if you like it.

For the constipation try drinking some apple juice or cran-grape juice. That worked a little TOO well for me!

Hi Mini,

I was just reading this post and saw where you are really trying to eat right, but may be having some problems making good choices. I was doing the same thing until I found this free site online called ( Fitday). It not only tells you how many calories you have eaten, it will also tell you how much protein,fat,carb. you have eaten for the day. It can also tell you how many calories you have burned off in comparison to what you have eaten for the day. Check it out; and let me know if you like it.

Another real good one is SparkPeople.com. Its very motivational also and give u all the stuff U R looking for. They have even been on T.V. a few times.

hi kserafin,

i was banded at the surgi-center...they were GREAT....as was my doctor and staff.

how about you? who was your doctor?

This tread looks very interesting... I can't wait to get off work tonight and read it!