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I'm 57 going for my consult. Next week. Do you have any advice?

That was my age when I was sleeved in 2010. I didn't t have any issues other than the normal. I was very tired for longer than younger people I think but I lost easily and quickly. Good luck to you! Keep us posted on when you are scheduled etc b

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51 here hoping to get sleeved in October so ready for better health. And I must say new clothes.

Great!!! Any date yet?

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Thanks Chelenka. My best friend from college is a pcp at a bariatric center in Nevada and she just happend to send me a text late last night telling me the dangers of not staying hydrated so now I'm walking around with two travel mugs' date=' one with Water and the other with watered down grape juice.[/quote']

This is good to know. Thanks for sharing. And con grats on your surgery. Hope every thing is going well.

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I'm 54. I started a six month pre-op diet (required by insurance) on July 25th, 2012. Lost 112 pounds. my surgery was Feb. 25, 2013. I have lost 126 pounds since then. Starting weight: 484. Current weight: 246.

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I'm 54. I started a six month pre-op diet (required by insurance) on July 25th' date=' 2012. Lost 112 pounds. my surgery was Feb. 25, 2013. I have lost 126 pounds since then. Starting weight: 484. Current weight: 246.[/s']

Wow! That is awesome! Congrats

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I'm 54. I started a six month pre-op diet (required by insurance) on July 25th' date=' 2012. Lost 112 pounds. my surgery was Feb. 25, 2013. I have lost 126 pounds since then. Starting weight: 484. Current weight: 246.[/s']

WOW! That is so awesome! You are an inspiration! Congratulations on your new life!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2

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I am 53, Presurgery weight 242; date was 5/15/2013 and today 198!!

My thryoid meds have changed twice since surgery 150, 125 and now 112.

I am sure that is affecting the speed of my weight loss

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I am 53' date=' Presurgery weight 242; date was 5/15/2013 and today 198!!

My thryoid meds have changed twice since surgery 150, 125 and now 112.

I am sure that is affecting the speed of my weight loss[/quote']

That is an awesome loss in 4 mos! Great job!

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I'm 54 had my sleeved 6/19/13 lost so far 91lbs, I had surgery for a other issue and it kept my activity down for awhile.. but back up walking and riding a bicycle now and the weight now is coming off quick, its amazing how much less food i eat.. Life is good! And I hope everyone is doing gods in there life adventure! ✌

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I am about to start my pre-op liquid diet on the 16th then surgery on Sept. 30th. I am nervous, excited, scared and feeling kinda stupid to all this Protein, carbs, etc. am I feel in' normal or am I nuts???

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AND I wish I could navigate this site better! I feel like I am missing out on something.

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I am about to start my pre-op liquid diet on the 16th then surgery on Sept. 30th. I am nervous, excited, scared and feeling kinda stupid to all this Protein, carbs, etc. am I feel in' normal or am I nuts???

Totally normal! Good luck!

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Thanks PateeG

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I am about to start my pre-op liquid diet on the 16th then surgery on Sept. 30th. I am nervous' date=' excited, scared and feeling kinda stupid to all this Protein, carbs, etc. am I feel in' normal or am I nuts???[/quote']

Yea as stated above totally normal, just you have to eat 65+ grams of protein a day just get that in you will be fine, when on your mushy diet will be very welcome, try to eat slow and about a 1/2 cup.. You will do good good luck to you

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Surgery was 9/10. Came home today. Feeling pretty bloated, I am retaining fluids. No nausea, vomiting, weakness or dizziness. My surgeon found a hiatal hernia and fixed it. I am grateful he saw it and hopefully I will never have trouble from it again. I never dreamed that I would have a hernia! It just makes it a little difficult to get a deep breath. I am working on the drinking, sipping. You know, it's not that easy to do. I do get air, I just have to burp it. So far, so good. will keep you'll posted.

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