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I know I claim I'm as old as dirt, but does anyone beside me remember the Saturday Night Live skit back in the Dan Ackroyd & John Belushi days? It was called "Pre Chewed Charlie's" Late husband found it funny to the inth degree, I thought it rather gross. And recently,one of Hollywood starlet-mother's was quoted saying she chewed up food and spit it into,her toddler son's mouth as a way of feeding him. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there .I hope to be a success story myself at 73. I will be having a RnY early-mid March at Mount Carmel in Columbus Ohio.. I share many of your comorbities, no high blood pressure, but do have GERD and have had 2 knee replacements. Like all If the younger chicks out there -In it to win it. Plan to spend the remainder of my life --'thinner, happier and healthier. Join me on this journey, as the late Bette Davis said "it's gonna be a bumpy ride!" Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Your tummy has what all ladies on TV dread, cellulite. I have dimples on my thighs where they've gotten a tad smaller. Probably happened because of weight loss. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Love happy stories, love success stories. I'm a future RnY early-mid March at Mount Carmel in Columbus Ohio. I do want WLS surgery but was not prepared to throw away,4/5th of my nstural stomach on a surgery that would not eradicate my GERD I had a cousin who died at 68 from esophageal cancer. The continued irritation in my esophagus could put me at risk,to follow in her footsteps.RnY gives you a little quicker weight loss, although many VSG are done, Rn Y is still the gold standard. I only plan one bariatric surgery ,in my lifetime so I want the best. I'm 72, want to spend the remainder of my life thinner, happier and healthier. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Glad you've had your "come to Jesus" moment and have decoded to go forward. If you've reached the Good weight for a Redwood - a Mite heavy for a Human Being point like me, it's time. I'll be a RnY early-mid March at Mount Carmel in Columbus Ohio. I guess I'm over here as a missionary from the other side. We love our sleeved,brothers and sisters, after all we're in the same battle. It don't matter whether you have a shotgun or a rifle, they both shoot real good and they get the job done. My highest weight was 355, now down to 323. I'm only 5ft8in so I'm still at a BMI of about 47, haven't calculated,it for a while. So shoot me but I neither calculate or weigh myself,if I can get out of it! I still,like me but I. don't like to be reminded of my morbid obesity by doctors. I've got a mirror after all. If you need a surgery buddy or friend I'll volunteer.in the meantime have a good day and,set us know when you get your surgery date. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

My highest weight was 355, I'm down to 323 now. I'm 5ft8in am planning RnY.early-mid March at Mount Carmel in Columbus Ohio. This will be a hard journey to,lose weight, don't ,let anyone tell you surgery is the easy way out. Strengthen your resolve, you can and will do a good lot,of this.I've been telling,myself also, if I can do this at 72, so can you. We will all be here for you, you'll have,is worldwide group of Bariatric brothers and sisters behind you every step of the way. Welcome. ask,any questions you,may have,okay? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Non Surgical Victory Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi catama-- its great to share the spotlight with another 70er, the 40s must have been truly great to produce both of us. Best wishes for all the future. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

The sequence for me from past diets, boobs-waist-upper arms and thighs-belly. The last to go will be my big fat booty. Back when I wore a Gerry backpack to carry around my kids, my one son would take his feet off the footrest and stand on my rump. Late Husband called it my Daisy Duck ***. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Tealael you are just as pretty as all your postings. It is great to see the woman behind it all. Enjoy onederland i-I hope to join you there someday, my goal is to be a 15-16 and weigh in the neighborhood of 175. I'm a long way off but feel I have the resolve to see it thru. Thank you for sharing your pictures. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Are you in Australia luv? Its noon where I am so I figure it might be. Just a few hours until your next step in your weight loss journey. I am so excited for you. My own day may come early-mid March at Mount Carmel in Columbus Ohio. I've run into a minor snafu, I trusting it won't bar me from the surgery I want and need so badly, All us who are believers will be praying for you and everyone else wishes you well. Let us know when you're through. we will rejoice with you. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Good thing you had ITP back then . Now Child Protective Services would haul your parents in the for child abuse. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I can see the future for me. As I shuck out of my Spanx or other shapewear Mr Lover's mouth is gonna drop when Ms Shar Pei lets it all fall out. I'd better get some younger lovers, I'd give the dudes my age a heart attack or stroke. Except for the pain it wouldn't be that bad a way to go. Ah but then I have to explain to the police and the coroner's office what happened. Story from my long ago youth. Circus fat lady and circus midget get married. Ringmaster allows them the Big Top for their wedding night. The next morning they all hear the midget singing at the top of his lungs. They asked him Why? He says Miles and miles of flesh and its all Mine! Maybe I'll find a Guy that will be that happy with me. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I'll confess I do have trouble looking in the mirror. What I see is not the me I want to see. I would not believe it is possible to be tall and dumpy. Yeah, I knew I was big but it's not a healthy big Now. I have to remodel the exterior to match the sweet but spunky thin and valuable person inside. I constantly ask Tomkitten "am I as big as that person? Do I look as old and unhappy as that one?" because the myth of the jolly fat person is just that, a myth. A lot of us go around with a frown or grimace, we hurt too much to smile.[emoji27]Well at this point I hurt physically and emotionally I have to move forward with this surgery to regain myself. I pray it is not too late to make this change. I see my own mortality ahead and it is frightening to comprehend. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Copper5 it's me again, just let May 8th be a new bright step toward the future. You will have always a friend in Ohio who believes in you and your inate goodness. I'm always here if you want want to talk and I hope to be always for you. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I've watched so much Fixer Upper on. HGTV I may turn into a closet Baylor Bear! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Use the whole roadway, it's yours now to travel, just don't travel on the edge and run the risk of falling off. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Size shouldn't matter as much as efficency. It is a tool for your future, I'm sure your surgeon made it a proper diameter and size, it's not their first rodeo, ya. know. Now it's up to you to use this gift and use it wisely. Best wishes now and for your future surgery. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

As well you should be, it's life changing and a start towards a new future. Welcome Jessica, may your WLS journey be successful. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

You look happy, confident and fine. They could use you for a commercial, you look that good and an example of fine work on their part. God Bless. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Do you ever feel, like me, other addicions are more condoned?Foodaholics they think just Do It to themselves, nobody credits it with being a medical or metabolic condition also. We just do it to ourselves and want an easy way out by surgery. You've heard all the put downs and snide remarks. And sadly the snarky remarks come from people who should love and support you. And if you fight your way thru to a weight loss they are still waiting to say Told you so or Couldn't you even do that right? My own detractor: see I knew you'd be a failure. Its hard not to give in, but they have misjudged you. You are now strong, you have purpose and resolve, and you keep on with your small steps until you make your goal. Maybe they will give you grudging respect, maybe not. But you didn't do it for them, you do it for yourself. And you will be healthier, live longer and bottom line you'll be proud of YOU.Stay strong my friends. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck kgb281, you're in the countdown to start a new more healthy lifestyle. Relax its gonna be fine. We will be wishing you well,and those of us who believe will be praying for you. Smiles and sunny days ahead. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

RichMack welcome, I hope we can be your friend here. If you have any questions just ask. We all learn from each other and support each other here. Its going to be life-changing experience with us all. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Well you may still be able to take pills in applesauce or pudding, some you can crush or open up capsules, your doctor will be your best advisor for your individual case. Ibuprofen, well I hate to be the bearer of bad news, honey, but that's an NSAID,take your little hand and wave bye bye because it's not going to be in your life. NSAIDS are rough on sore tummies, shoot they are rough on any stomach lining. Yours truly has gastritis and an iddy biddy ulcer. I used to take a lot of Mr Advil, not no more. You will have Tylenol, which does come in a liquid form. Many meds do come in a liquid, unfortunately not all of them. I'm giving you This advice as a long lived human not medical centred personnel. Your own doctor will,be your best advisor and a bariatric surgeon- especiall good. In terms you and I can understand: this is their bang-zone, hope this helps a little. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Out of curiosity deltagirl93 where are you located? Sounds,like your surgeon and mine have the same thinking. Will be praying for you as your date draws closer. There will be healthy days and a healthier life ahead. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app