Any success stories for the 50's group?

[Miz B 6]

I'm 54 was sleeved on Monday I week out and doing great , would like to know how to show the slide scale of weight loss thanks

Click on the purple bar on the arrow right beside your picture. In that menu you will see "My Tickers". There's where you set up your BMI and weight loss tickers.

[Miz B 6]

I am diabetic and dr immediately lowered my insulin 50% and still there 3 months and 40 lbs later. But dr thinks i will be off insulin by January, yeah!

Woo hoo!!! That's wonderful! Just don't immediately assume that you don't need all your medications, as I did. Stopped taking my cholesterol medication and my LDL (the bad kind) doubled very quickly. So had to add that one back. I have to say I wasn't quite prepared for the sheer number of supplement pills I would need to take, but I have become accustomed to taking them. Using a pill box does make me feel old, though.

:wub:

[saudisleeve 21]

Miz B I know what you mean there are so many supplements to take but no more blood pressure and hopefully one day soon no more cholesterol tablets either. I did not need insulin but was almost at that stage. That was one of the factors that made me decide to have the sleeve done. The pill box is a great way to make sure you are taking all you need.

[Edwina0123 2]

Im 50. 11 weeks out and have lost 46 pounds so far. Working out three days a week and "trying" to eat healthier.

[buckeyefan1985 29]

I just turned 50 just before my surgery. Since my 7/31 surgery I'm down 9 pounds. I thought it would be more by now. I guess I am destined to be a slow loser. I did have a minor set back with the onset of shingles post surgery. Hopefully it was caught early. However, I am taking prednisone and an anti-viral liquid medication for another week. I know at least the prednisone makes you retain Water so my weight loss might not start again until the medicines is finished. Other than the shingles I have felt really good. I return to work on Monday so we will see how that goes.

[lalyc 17]

I just turned 50 just before my surgery. Since my 7/31 surgery I'm down 9 pounds. I thought it would be more by now. I guess I am destined to be a slow loser. I did have a minor set back with the onset of shingles post surgery. Hopefully it was caught early. However' date=' I am taking prednisone and an anti-viral liquid medication for another week. I know at least the prednisone makes you retain Water so my weight loss might not start again until the medicines is finished. Other than the shingles I have felt really good. I return to work on Monday so we will see how that goes.[/quote']

So sorry to hear about your shingles. I have heard that they are very painful.

[SeaGirl 193]

I'm 50. Sleeved on 8/6. High weight in July was 230. Surgery wt was 221. Today. 202.5. My shorts come off without unbuttoning them. I'm thrilled!

[patteee 6]

I was sleeved on July 25th- just started soft food and really super counting calories, Proteins and carbs. Calories about 288, Protein about 47 and carbs 20. I exercise daily at the Y- mostly in the Water due to joint issues, they are great workouts, one is in the deep end, several are for arthritis. Love it a lot. I feel better than I have in yeaars- no hunger headaches, no cravings at all.

I am already thinking ahead and saving my money, every dang dime, for Tummy Tuck, breast reductiion and maybe implants.

<a href='http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com'><img src='http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/65384-patteee/bodyweight.png?ts=1377399600' /></a>

[tmde63 53]

I'm so happy with my sleeve, down 48 lbs at week 18. I'm finally ok with only losing 1-2 lbs a week. I'm glad the scale is going in right direction! (Sleeved 4/22). day before surgery My son made me buy this red women's large T-shirt while trying to get a mens XXL. Very surprised how I looked. Praise God!!

[buplee 556]

I am down 88lbs since being sleeved on 2/19.

[dantrup 42]

sleeved 8/19 two weeks out an down 22 lbs but still onliquid diet

[Foxbins 625]

I was 56 when I had surgery in January 2011. I hit goal in seven months (BMI 20.9) and I feel great. I wear size six and have tons of energy.

[lsereno 2,525]

I was 56 when I had surgery in January 2011. I hit goal in seven months (BMI 20.9) and I feel great. I wear size six and have tons of energy.

Hey foxbins good to see you! It's been awhile. Glad you are still at goal!

Lynda

[crickee 85]

I had two sets of blood work that were pre-diabetes, that was all it took to convince me to have the surgery. My highest weight in April 2012 was 265 and surgery was 11/20/12 and was an early birthday present for me. I turned 50 in June and currently weigh 170 in a size 10. This has been the best thing I have done for myself other than have my children!

[juju2008 2]

I am 53, I had my surgery 9/24. I am down 30lbs at week 5. It seems things are slowing down as far as weight loss. It makes me nervous to not drop pounds as fast as I did in the beginning. I think my taste buds are waking up!!!.

I feel I have been given a second chance and I don't want to blow it. I have been able to stop my blood sugars meds and BP meds. I have no regrets about this surgery. It has already been a blessing.