LillieDuFran 127 Posted September 24, 2017 Totally agree with all of you. One year out this month. 62 years old, passed my weight goal, lost 100 lbs. didn't want to tell anyone but hubby till after surgery. Feeling great. I too have trouble at night wanting to eat. I have to make a serious effort NOT to buy that stuff. Not anything Snacks unless it's celery, carrots fresh veggies. My only dessert is sugar free pop cycles 15 cal only. Best thing I ever did. I have started writing everything I put in my mouth down, that seems to help. I would love to hear how you all are doing since you have been on this journey longer then myself. Keep up the good work!I'm 65, and scheduled for October 5. Sent from my XT1575 using BariatricPal mobile app 2 Julie norton and Sosewsue61 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LillieDuFran 127 Posted September 24, 2017 I wondered if I was too old to have this done. I'm 66. But I went ahead with the surgery on 8/28/12. Lost 41 lbs. feeling great. My only challenge is getting in enough Protein and liquids because I get full so fast. I've always been a speed eater, so it's hard for me to slow down, too.Sent from my iPad using VSTI'm 65. I'm on 2 week pre op, scheduled 10/5.Sent from my XT1575 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grammyPammy 23 Posted September 24, 2017 I'm 65, and scheduled for October 5. Sent from my XT1575 using BariatricPal mobile appExcited for you good luck!! 1 LillieDuFran reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grammyPammy 23 Posted September 24, 2017 I'm not feeling well I don't think the Protein is agreeing with me! Any problems for you . Headache nauseous it's not a good feeling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sosewsue61 3,185 Posted September 24, 2017 I think that headache thing is pretty common when doing the shakes. I am right behind you in 2 weeks..... Hang in there. Try some broth in between.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LillieDuFran 127 Posted September 25, 2017 I think that headache thing is pretty common when doing the shakes. I am right behind you in 2 weeks..... Hang in there. Try some broth in between....The headache faded for me. I don't have broth option. 3 shakes, 1 Protein Bar, 1 pre me xed protect n "soup". sugar free Jello, Crystal Light. Tea W steviaSent from my XT1575 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 25, 2017 I had headaches also but found if I kept up with my fluids I felt so much better...I'm over 4 months out and feel great!!! I had some problems with diarrhea but they found I had a Bactria in my gut and after some antibiotics...I'm finally doing okay. It's funny...being down almost 100lbs...bones are appearing in places I had forgotten that they were there...my jaw line...my hips...my shoulders. I still feel like myself..just better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildGoose 207 Posted September 25, 2017 100 pounds is just an amazing amount of weight. Next month is my three-year anniversary. I've kept my weight stable the whole time. Not every day has been perfect, but i find ways to compensate for my humanity. i'm 64 now. I wish I could lose more than the 140 i've lost, but my body doesn't seem to want to lose it. id say my biggest mistake was starting exercise so late in the process. but now i'm in Spin Class 4x a week, and I love that. I have amazing legs. 😎 anyone reading this, do t let your age hold you back. i've cured myself of life threatening diabetes and that includes all the other stuff too. and no more sleep apnea either. my life is so different because of my weight loss and i am grateful every single day. 3 LillieDuFran, Julie norton and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 25, 2017 140 down!!' Wow....my plan is to lose 150 when I'm done. I'm not worried about how long it takes...I just want to see around 8 lbs a month come off. I have been blessed cuz I haven't had any stalls yet...well except a slow down when I caused it by eating too much cheese...I limit that now. I still can't eat most things made with flour...gives me tummy pain so I still am on mostly just Protein and fluids with an occasional bite of fresh fruit and veggies . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grammyPammy 23 Posted September 26, 2017 I'm not feeling well I don't think the Protein is agreeing with me! Any problems for you . Headache nauseous it's not a good feeling. Thanks everyone I am feeling better! Increased liquids helped. You sure don't get hungry with all this protein in you! Good luck to all! 1 LillieDuFran reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grammyPammy 23 Posted September 26, 2017 Thanks everyone I am feeling better! Increased liquids helped. You sure don't get hungry with all this Protein in you! Good luck to all! Did anyone have to get a chest x-ray thee week before surgery they just told me I need one now I'm worried! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildGoose 207 Posted September 26, 2017 chest x-ray before surgery is standard! 1 LillieDuFran reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grammyPammy 23 Posted September 26, 2017 chest x-ray before surgery is standard! Okay thank you! That eased my mind a bit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildGoose 207 Posted September 26, 2017 good luck!! 1 LillieDuFran reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grammyPammy 23 Posted September 26, 2017 good luck!!Thank you! 1 LillieDuFran reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites