Hi everyone, i am a 50 year old grandma of 4 and one on the way and am tired of not being able to have my babies sit on my lap. I would love to see them grow. !!!! I am in the process of getting the things in place to have the surgery done. Yeah i am nervous, but i hope to have moral support from my family and friends. Its so hard, as i dont have access to excercize equipment. I have tried to lose weight by myself and havent had much success. I guess you could call me heartbroken because i went to the drs yesterday and they told me i had gained another 4 lbs, i feel like a failure. One of the nurse practioners said this was a good place to start. So here i am.:thumbup::eek::laugh:

She was right. This is a good place to start. You will find great support here from people just like yourself.

I suggest you start walking since you don't have exercise equipment. Maybe even consider joining a gym. I have a membership with Curves and I really like it because it is all women, real women who need to loose weight. I have found so much support there and made so many friends. The total workout is 30 minutes but by the time you stretch out it's more like 45 minutes. Good luck with your journey and feel free to ask all the questions you want.

Donna

Hi welcome! You've come to the right place for support!!!

Hi, Rosebud!

I've been reading the posts for about a week and I've learned so much. I’ve already attended the seminar and have my first appointment with the surgeon tomorrow.

I have 5 grandchildren and struggle to have them sit comfortably on my lap. I’m excited about getting the process started.

Good Luck!

I am 50 and will be 51 in Sept. No grandchildren but I rescue greyhounds and I am active with them. I hated being tired all the time and so out of shape. I have just begun my journey and I am loving so far. Good Luck to you and kiss those grandbabies!

Hi Rosebud, Welcome. I'm also 51, no grandchildren, but 3 children - 2 teens, and one 20 something.

My surgery is next friday. I'm scared and excited off and on. Doing the Meditrim shakes right now. I must say, I like the chocolate.

Well, I hope we get to talk soon.

Have a great day and again welcome.

Sheri

Thanks for all the support, i will need it. I have the support of my husband but i feel sometimes he oesnt want to go through it with me. The fod changes are going to be hard enough for me. He needs to change his eating too and i dont think he will. Its going to be hard.