Fab 40's shout out

[MINI-Me 196]

Ok ... funny story to tell ... (Sleeve4me made me remember this!)

Like I said, my son is 20. We did a road trip for college & I got us a hotel room. I had asked for 2 beds, but there was a mix up & there was only 1. So, being 20, I knew he wouldn't want to share with his mom. Called the front desk - they were booked on 2 beds, but offered me a discount on the room & a hide-a-bed.

You should have seen the guy who brought in the bed. I think he thought my son was hooking up with an older woman & for the life of him couldn't figure out why we wanted 2 beds.

I finally put him out of his misery and explained that I was his mom & not a 20-30 year old "cougar" (as my son calls it). It was HILARIOUS!!!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

OMG HILARIOUS!!!!!

[virtygirl 11]

Hello all~ I will be 42 in May. I am currently waiting for my final approval through Kaiser Mid-Atlantic. My wonderful husband and I just celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary and we have a 15-year old son. I am looking forward to moving through my remaining forties as a slimmer me...yayy me! Congratulations to all who have traveled down this road before me and are having great success. Keep up the good work!

[iegal 460]

First off - MINI ME...I want to tell that story too. Hilarious. My son would have slept in the car rather than even slept in the same room with me.

Mid 40's and I am just past my 5 month sleeve anniversary. Making the decision to have weight loss surgery was good. Choosing the sleeve - a miracle. I see others who are on this site who had revision from LapBand to sleeve. Thinking to myself, what ta disappointment and I commend all of those former LapBand patients for contining the fight and getting the sleeve. I am so fortunate and blessed to have been sleeved, even as a self payer in US. I was lucky, my surgeon recommended it although I had never heard of it.. Girlfriend has lapband for just under a year and a has lost 40 lbs total, needs to loose another 30. With the sleeve in five months I have lost over 70 pounds...forever. Did I mention I am blessed? Thank you for the forum, wish I had found this site and support prior to deciding on the sleeve. My choice was the best for me and I have no regrets. For those of you researching, a lot of wonderful people who share a wealth of experience here.

[klus263 9]

I will be 48 tomorrow. I just celebrated my 27th wedding anniversary this past Friday. I have a 25 and 22 yr old daughters. My youngest is getting married in October and I hope to be at goal for the wedding. I have 40-50 pounds to go and have already lost a total of 54. I am loving my sleeve. This was the best thing I have ever done. My husband is currently in his 6 month diet program and we hope to have him sleeved sometime in April. He calls me a cheap date right now as we share meals.

[swizzly 901]

I'm 42, married, no kids. I have always looked very young for my age (and been treated accordingly at work, but I digress), but OMG!!! A few days ago I was in the grocery store with a (VSG) friend who is 35 (?) and has two kids. The checkout clerk was a friend of hers and she asked my friend if I WAS HER MOTHER.

Just. shoot. me.

I was like, maybe I need more makeup. Yeah, maybe the 40s just suddenly all caught up to me at once. I mean, good God! Getting sleeved on Thursday, so let's all effing hope that it takes 10 years off me!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I'm 42, married, no kids. I have always looked very young for my age (and been treated accordingly at work, but I digress), but OMG!!! A few days ago I was in the grocery store with a (VSG) friend who is 35 (?) and has two kids. The checkout clerk was a friend of hers and she asked my friend if I WAS HER MOTHER.

Just. shoot. me.

I was like, maybe I need more makeup. Yeah, maybe the 40s just suddenly all caught up to me at once. I mean, good God! Getting sleeved on Thursday, so let's all effing hope that it takes 10 years off me!!

Congrats on your upcoming sleeve! You are going to love it!!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I will be 48 tomorrow. I just celebrated my 27th wedding anniversary this past Friday. I have a 25 and 22 yr old daughters. My youngest is getting married in October and I hope to be at goal for the wedding. I have 40-50 pounds to go and have already lost a total of 54. I am loving my sleeve. This was the best thing I have ever done. My husband is currently in his 6 month diet program and we hope to have him sleeved sometime in April. He calls me a cheap date right now as we share meals.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[sleeve 4 me 910]

First off - MINI ME...I want to tell that story too. Hilarious. My son would have slept in the car rather than even slept in the same room with me.

Mid 40's and I am just past my 5 month sleeve anniversary. Making the decision to have weight loss surgery was good. Choosing the sleeve - a miracle. I see others who are on this site who had revision from LapBand to sleeve. Thinking to myself, what ta disappointment and I commend all of those former LapBand patients for contining the fight and getting the sleeve. I am so fortunate and blessed to have been sleeved, even as a self payer in US. I was lucky, my surgeon recommended it although I had never heard of it.. Girlfriend has lapband for just under a year and a has lost 40 lbs total, needs to loose another 30. With the sleeve in five months I have lost over 70 pounds...forever. Did I mention I am blessed? Thank you for the forum, wish I had found this site and support prior to deciding on the sleeve. My choice was the best for me and I have no regrets. For those of you researching, a lot of wonderful people who share a wealth of experience here.

OMGOSH only 4.1 lbs to gooooooooooooooooo? YAYYYYYYY!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Hello all~ I will be 42 in May. I am currently waiting for my final approval through Kaiser Mid-Atlantic. My wonderful husband and I just celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary and we have a 15-year old son. I am looking forward to moving through my remaining forties as a slimmer me...yayy me! Congratulations to all who have traveled down this road before me and are having great success. Keep up the good work!

You will definitely be a slimmer you soon

[Herbessness 0]

I guess I'll be the first, I'm 42:thumbup: whoo hoo! And I can't wait for the day I FINALLY have a "Normal" BMI and finish my 40's better than ever:001_smile:

48 today! Looking at surgery this summer sometime. Need to lose about 15 pounds. Still really scared about surgery but really want a healthier life with two kids 17 and 9. Fingers crossed that I dont chicken out

[sleeve 4 me 910]

48 today! Looking at surgery this summer sometime. Need to lose about 15 pounds. Still really scared about surgery but really want a healthier life with two kids 17 and 9. Fingers crossed that I dont chicken out

OK fingers crossed, toes too ...It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I was really scared and nervous too. And here I am almost 9 months out and soooo close to my NORMAL BMI goal yayyyy! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

[MelleyMeister 2]

Hi Everyone!! I'm 41 and just beginning my the last leg of my weight loss journey. I say that because I've been "trying" to lose weight all my life, whether actively trying or actively denying the problem. But now I am part-way through the process to being sleeved, and I'm very excited. I am single with 2 daughters. Emily is 20 and is also going through the program, so we have a great built-in support system. Abbey-Jeanne is 5 1/2 and has the *opposite* problem- she is teeny tiny for her age but growing well....we have to force feed her. *sigh* Anyway....I have so many goals of all sizes this post would be novel sized. Let's just say I can't wait to be more active in all areas of my life and look hot at the same time. Oh...and being super healthy too. Yep yep!! My final dr appt is 8/24, so hoping for surgery in early September. Look forward to getting to know you all!!!

xoxooxox

Melissa

[christina420 3]

Happy bday to me!!! Being sleeved in 6 weeks for my 40th bday present. Best bday EVER!

[Raine 170]

Hi everyone! I am 44, or as I like to joke 29 with 15 years experience hahaha. I am married with a 13 year old son who is the best kid in the world, not that I am biased or anything. My hubby has been so wonderful and supportive through out this process and I couldnt be luckier.

I was sleeved on 4/27 and am at the dreaded 3 week stall but not sweating it because I have read so much about it and expected it wasnt going to pass me by.

Love the sleeve, love the weight loss, love not having to take so many pills. I have to say that I love this forum also, everyone is so supportive and helpful. Makes this whole thing a little bit easier. One thing for sure is that I have substituted my addiction to food with an addiction to this forum. LOL

I am in Charlotte, NC via NYC, anyone close by?

Happy Birthday to all that have had and Happy Journey to everyone here!