Newbie but also older

cyndshaw · January 27, 2011

Hi,

Everyone calls me Cyn. I had my sleeve on 01/03/2011. Great way to start the new year . I will be 59 years old this year, so making this decision took a while. I've been overweight most of my life and probably know more than any dietician about losing weight. I have also come to the realization that I am a compulsive overeater. food has been my drug of choice. I'm an ex-hippie, ex-nun, I'm married 27 years and have 3 children and a wonderful support group. Gratefully, I am fairly healthy. I've had none of the medical problems associated with obesity, except for what I've done to my feet and ankles. I'm 4'11 and my highest weight has been 420lbs. (about 7 years ago.) In May of 2010, I was 394 lbs. when I started the classes to prepare me for having the sleeve. I was 361 going into surgery. As of today I weighed 340 lbs., so I've only lost 21 lbs. since my surgery, which is disappointing me a little, but I'm feeling defeated. It's really helpful to have found this site and I plan on visiting quite a lot. Thanks to all of you who have gone before me and can give your insights.

Redcobra · January 28, 2011

Hi,

Everyone calls me Cyn. I had my sleeve on 01/03/2011. Great way to start the new year . I will be 59 years old this year, so making this decision took a while. I've been overweight most of my life and probably know more than any dietician about losing weight. I have also come to the realization that I am a compulsive overeater. food has been my drug of choice. I'm an ex-hippie, ex-nun, I'm married 27 years and have 3 children and a wonderful support group. Gratefully, I am fairly healthy. I've had none of the medical problems associated with obesity, except for what I've done to my feet and ankles. I'm 4'11 and my highest weight has been 420lbs. (about 7 years ago.) In May of 2010, I was 394 lbs. when I started the classes to prepare me for having the sleeve. I was 361 going into surgery. As of today I weighed 340 lbs., so I've only lost 21 lbs. since my surgery, which is disappointing me a little, but I'm feeling defeated. It's really helpful to have found this site and I plan on visiting quite a lot. Thanks to all of you who have gone before me and can give your insights.

21 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks and you are disappointed?