Any More Sixties?

[loseitsoon 157]

I am 63 and got my sleeve in Jan. I have lost 66lbs so far! This is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Wishing you the best!

[Kaj 88]

Today I am at 11 days out. I have been dealing with low grade fever (if you can call 99.4 "fever")all week however my surgeon and I have been in frequent contact and the general consensus is my body is just adjusting to the whole healing/starving/healing process. I am getting great amounts of liquids in and have been hitting 60 gms + in Protein. I'm still tired and don't really have the energy to get up and do the jitterbug or walk 5 miles, however over all I feel good and my nurse moved me from liquids to pureed foods yesterday saying that will probably help to increase my energy level. I have a bad habit of sitting around or laying around in the bed and I'm hoping to get more motivated once I have more energy. I am returning to work on Monday and fully expect my first week back to be a bear but plan to be good to myself, take it easy, and have my clients to do their own lifting and carrying. I haven't done anything on my ticker because the last time I was on a pair of scales was the 3rd of July and I neglected to ask for the numbers. I see the Dr for my post-op on the 21st and when I get those numbers, I'll also get my July weight and see if there has been any change. I'm glad I did this and feel like it is going to be the one thing that adds many more years to my life... I hope all my 60's sleevers are doing wonderful! And for those of us that joined this "losers bench" this month, I hope you are healing well and feeling victorious! If you want to add me on MFP (my fitness pal); I am Kaj52. I'd love to have you connect with me.

[quilter 1]

I'm 61 and I'm out exactly one month today. I had a revision from a lap band. I have had no complications. This coming Wednesday I go for my 5 week checkup and should be able to move to soft foods. I had a 15 day stall from about 2 and a half weeks to 3 and a half weeks, it was very frustrating. Including the two week pre-op diet, I've lost 26 lbs. I am very happy with my decision. Good luck to everyone.

[Kaj 88]

The last couple of days I have moved to minimal amounts of mushies. I was focused on taco bell pintos and cheese because I saw where a couple folks commented about them being a good Protein option. What I learned: Pintos and cheese come in a WAY smaller container than they did when I was a teenager; the Beans aren't nearly as creamy OR as flavorful as I remember; and finally - two infant spoonfuls mean I won't be able to eat OR drink anything the rest of the day there after totally negating my ability to get plenty of liquids AND Protein in . Contrary to thoughts, pinto Beans are not high protein when you can only eat two bites. Then this morning, maybe 2 teaspoons of corned beef hash and scrambled eggs. I then had a Protein shake for lunch and one for dinner and my stomach was grateful!

I'm still struggling with the final 11 oz of Water I've got left of my goal of 32 ozs total for today. Whew! This getting all the stuff in during the day id hard work if you have to actually eat food!

I did also have a tablespoon of gelato because I wanted something creamy and COLD. Popsicles weren't doing it for me. But just one tablespoon was definitely more than enough and satisfied that need for cold smoothness. Other than all of that, I think that for 12 days out, I'm doing ok.

I'm still fatigued and tire easily and have found that a mid day nap is almost unable to be resisted, however I think part of that is because I haven't restarted my welbutrin yet. I'm going to do that tomorrow to see if I can get my meds back into balance. I go back to work on Monday and am praying I have the energy to get through this coming week. And last but but not least I'll see my Dr. for my post-op and weigh in for the first time since July 3rd so I will finally get my "starting" weight (I forgot to ask) and my "current" weight so I'll get to see if I have lost any weight. I keep having fears that I went through this surgery and will find out that it doesn't work at all.

Anyway, I wanted to check in with all the 60s out here and see how you are all doing and let you know, I'm still kicking.

[Kaj 88]

The last couple of days I have moved to minimal amounts of mushies. ...

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Oh! and my low grade fever is gone as quickly and mysteriously as it appeared. :ph34r:

[tjmom 200]

Kaj

Glad to hear fever is gone. Sounds like you are doing fantastic....keep it up!

[grandmacathy 30]

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Oh! and my low grade fever is gone as quickly and mysteriously as it appeared. :ph34r:

Yeah!!! You Rock!!!

[K33 87]

Kaj, On my program staff's advice, my Wellbutrin was changed from extended release to regular. Same for Effexor XR. But Effexor tastes as bad as liquid codeine (tho it's a tablet).

[Skinny in Here 83]

60 here! Sleeved Aug. 5th and doing great. Moving to blenderized foods tomorrow.

[janerose 109]

good afternoon, haven't been here in a long long time- I am 19 months out; this is a lifestyle; I eat what I can when I can still cannot eat a full dinner which is fine. - total loss is 84 pounds, I go up five come down five and feel great. My body has now become familiar to me; I know it well and it knows me. I feel every pound I gain and when my clothes get a little tight - I reign myself back in and take care of what needs to be done. Now in a size 16; I feel horrible if I try on that size and it is tight; I calm myself down my the knowledge that all sizes are not alike. People no longer say OMG look at you - they are now use to me being normal weight. Have I had a few hiccups along the way? of course, I spend a lot of money on clothes and drink wine (I was always a beer drinker) - I am grateful for all the support I have received from this forum and my dear friends. It certainly a different adventure - a great ride.

[Kaj 88]

Kaj, On my program staff's advice, my Wellbutrin was changed from extended release to regular. Same for Effexor XR. But Effexor tastes as bad as liquid codeine (tho it's a tablet).

I'm taking my meds as normal now and having no issues at all . Had my post-op this morning, asked about not having as much vim and vigor as I would like and Dr said at almost 61, just 16 days out and recovery from 2 surgeries I am doing awesome, so overall I'm good to go.

[Kaj 88]

good afternoon, haven't been here in a long long time- I am 19 months out; this is a lifestyle; I eat what I can when I can still cannot eat a full dinner which is fine. - total loss is 84 pounds, I go up five come down five and feel great. My body has now become familiar to me; I know it well and it knows me. I feel every pound I gain and when my clothes get a little tight - I reign myself back in and take care of what needs to be done. Now in a size 16; I feel horrible if I try on that size and it is tight; I calm myself down my the knowledge that all sizes are not alike. People no longer say OMG look at you - they are now use to me being normal weight. Have I had a few hiccups along the way? of course, I spend a lot of money on clothes and drink wine (I was always a beer drinker) - I am grateful for all the support I have received from this forum and my dear friends. It certainly a different adventure - a great ride.

Hi JaneRose!

Glad you checked in with us...I am grateful to hear from the veterans so I know what's ahead for me...

[hopeful one 86]

I am glad to hear these stories, I too am 60 , well will be 61 come April 5. I have hypothyroidism and wondered if that would effect the outcome of the weight loss. I am now on my 6 month supervised diet with my Dr. My surgery will probably be sometime at the end of May. Needless to say I am excited and scared.

[hopeful one 86]

I know this may be a crazy question but I need help getting my ticker to show on my posts. Can someone help me please?

[hopeful one 86]

I think I finally found a group I can relate to.