Fab 40's shout out

[Buckeye Girl 8]

Dooter, your day is coming very soon! How exciting!!! You will have a rough couple of days at first, but trust us when we say, it is worth it. Best of luck to you, can't wait to hear from you in a couple weeks.

Take Care!

[BigToeVSG 12]

Dooter, your day is coming very soon! How exciting!!! You will have a rough couple of days at first, but trust us when we say, it is worth it. Best of luck to you, can't wait to hear from you in a couple weeks.

Take Care!

I have a prediction..... Dooter is going to rock her sleeve!!!!!

[Dooter 1,457]

Dooter, your day is coming very soon! How exciting!!! You will have a rough couple of days at first, but trust us when we say, it is worth it. Best of luck to you, can't wait to hear from you in a couple weeks.

Take Care!

I have a prediction..... Dooter is going to rock her sleeve!!!!!

THANKS GUYS!!!! I'm currently in the hotel in Dallas, pre ops done and waiting for Monday morning! I'll "K.I.T."!!!!

[rebecca b 19]

just turned 43, married to DH for 15 years, have boy 7 and a girl 12. Hoping to get to goal by 45. This was the best thing I ever did for myself. Sure I till have doubts and insecurities, but I get all the help and support 'i need here. I used to worry is I'd make it 50, now I'M gonna be more fab at 50 than even 40!

sleeved 12/19/11

[Redavogirl 1]

Hi ya, I am 41. I am starting to feel like my old self from the 30's decade. I weighted 122 when I met my husband in 2001. I am working hard to get back that old size. When people look at me they never believe I am in my 40's. They say maybe 35 and that sounds so great. I have lost 39 lbs so far. The compliments are trickling my way now and that feels great too.

[BigToeVSG 12]

Just got back from Florida on a mini-vacation. I was happy to still drop a few pounds even though my eating habits were way off the map. Not enough protien. I did not do my Vitamins correctly. Ate over every meal and didn't eat at regular intervals. And I didn't get enough fluids.

All the big meals we had I ordered an appitizer and couldn't finish it. Its funny, when I order an appitizer I get the "Is that all you want?" question. Or "we have that shrimp as a dinner too." I'm sure they look at this big, hulking guy and think "what the heck?" But the best part is when they come back and ask me if I need a box.

It was hard mentally, however. As a lot of people in my situation, I associate food with fun, vacation, being social, etc.. And one of the fun things about vacations in the past was food (and alcohol). So there was a struggle there. But even if I wanted to over indulge my sleeve wouldn't let me. Feeling that "starting to get full" feeling and knowing that I will be very uncomfortable or even sick if I don't stop is a wonderful physical queue.

In all, its good to be back at work, in a routine and eating everything I am supposed.

[hellonurse 76]

Hi everyone!!

I'm 44, single Mom and proud Grandma.

I have two beautiful girls( my oldest in pic with me) is 25, and has blessed me with two handsome boys 6&2. My youngest girl is 16 and is one of the best kids ever!! They both support my choice of WLS. They also both tease me and tell me I need to start dating again. I told them, it's my year, I'm gonna get real cute again and find Prince Charming

As my name says, I am a Nurse, love helping others, now I am helping my self, be healthy and be here longer for my kids!! I am so happy to have found this site, it makes me feel so good.

I'm in good company!!

[peacequeen 434]

Hi everyone!!

I'm 44, single Mom and proud Grandma.

I have two beautiful girls( my oldest in pic with me) is 25, and has blessed me with two handsome boys 6&2. My youngest girl is 16 and is one of the best kids ever!! They both support my choice of WLS. They also both tease me and tell me I need to start dating again. I told them, it's my year, I'm gonna get real cute again and find Prince Charming

As my name says, I am a Nurse, love helping others, now I am helping my self, be healthy and be here longer for my kids!! I am so happy to have found this site, it makes me feel so good.

I'm in good company!!

You're going to rock your sleeve! Prince Charming better look out!! Good luck,,keep us posted

[RMS 64]

Hi,

I'm 40 almost 41 and will be getting my sleeve on 4/10. I have 3 boys 9,11,14 i can't wait to play baseball with them and go on bike rides. I have been married for 16 years. My husband is so wonderful and very supportive. I'm excited to be more healthy and active. I love this site it's so supportive and I have learned lots. Thanks

[hadouni 301]

Welcome RMS! I just ran (literally!) after my 3yr old in Disneyland for three days. I'm down 42lbs in three months and feel better each day. I'll be 41 this summer.

[RMS 64]

I can't wait. Congrats on your journey so far.

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[WhoozisAnyway 176]

RMS, I'm 41 and some change, and will be sleeved on 4/9! I'm SO ready to get my life back!

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[RMS 64]

Im getting sleeved the day after you.

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[Happy Camper 266]

Hey 40's friends. I too missed getting on this forum! I am 46, happily married for 18 years, have a 25 year old daughter and 16 year old son. I am 5'10 started at 303 and today the scale said 222. I mostly wanted to get healthy so I could prepare for retirement with the love of my life. But....I have to say even with a complication I LOVE what the sleeve has helped me to accomplish. Feel so much better! And not done yet.

Hooray for all of us! And to have a place to Celebrate together.

[dollbaby 6]

I am 40. I am 9 days out and I am really struggling also. Not liking this full liquid stage. But I know it will be worth it when I turn 41 in May and moving towards my goal.