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Just wanted to get a bit more of my story out, and hope for some company and support. I'm 58, married, grown kids and a grandson, 375 pounds a year ago at 5'6". Lost 25 before starting to line up gastric bypass surgery. Since February 11 (pre-op stage) I'm down to 314. My surgery was March 11, went well, and I feel well recovered. I'm doing a mile a day on the treadmill and working into soft foods now. No diabetes but issues include blood pressure (of course) and sleep apnea.

I started a blog on WordPress.com called BariatricMan to urge men to consider the surgical options.

Of course I've done yo-yo dieting for 35 years, so while I'm encouraged I also now it's early days at this, and I feel as though it's my last real chance at losing weight and improving health.

Open to talk with anyone to compare notes or provide support.

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Great topic BariatricMan.... am 67 and have been on the same treadmill of yo yo dieting etc. I have elected to have gastric bypass and hope to complete it in June. I have just remarried in the last 3 years and I too feel its time I get my health in order. I am getting to the end of my doctors visit and expect to get my final clearance in the next 3 weeks. I am looking forward to putting this old unhealthy life style aside. At present I am having a hard time trying to keep focused on eating the right way. If you look back on my past post you will learn my story. I am looking forward to your post and and following your journey . Any comments from you are appreciated and hoping I can be of help to you if the same arises

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Well let me start by saying welcome and that you both turned to a great place. I always read stories others share on here and the always talk about gow wonderful this app is. You both are on the correct path and like myself and many others the yoyo thing happiends. But what's important is that we all just keep working for better. Didn't take me one day to get to where I am in size nor will it take one day to fix it. But I'm here to offer any type of a support or encouragement how ever possible. Keep up the good work.

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I appreciate the encouragment, especially on a day when the loss was only .2 pounds! Just a blip, I'm sure as I'm transitioning to semi-solid food. Good to find friends!

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Just wanted to add another word. I have only lost a pound or so this last week, and today I had my second followup. Today is also the three week anniversary of my surgery. When I complained about my weight loss stalling out the program director (himself a product of bariatric surgery) said, "You should know we have a policy here that when someone comes in complaining about having "only" a 16 pound loss in three weeks we normally kick them in the butt, but since you're still healing, we'll give you a pass this time." It does help put things in perspective. I'm down to 312, and as he asked, "When did you last see 299?"

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