New to fifties group

[LainieG 132]

@@LisaGB, that is great Lisa, thanks for posting. Sure wish some of our old friends would let us know how they are doing. Miss seeing everyone. I was in June and am down 70 lbs. Did you hit a plateau yet? I have and it has been going on for about 6 weeks now.

[laura4923 137]

@lisagb- congrats on your 99# weight loss!! I was sleeved August 25th. I have lost 21# so far. I've had several 2 week stalls. It seems like I do lose inches during the stalls though.

Thank you for sharing your success- it helps a lot!!

[linda818 18]

Hi I was sleeved on 8/18. I'm 54 and have RA. My Rheumatologist is the one that suggested the surgery to me. I have not looked back since.

I am down 35lbs and have no regrets.

It's wonderful getting full on so little food.< /p>

I didn't have any Pre-op diet I guess I was lucky but my doctor didn't require it.

I'm glad to have this forum to share experiences. ????

[Halfagain 68]

Hi All, I've been reading everything I can find on the sleeve. My surgery is coming up in December for the sleeve. I had my lap band removed in September. I'm 53, will be 54 when sleeve surgery occurs. I'm just saying hello, and looking forward to getting to know you.

[laura4923 137]

Welcome halfagain! December will be here before you know it! I turned 55 in August when I had my sleeve. Best birthday present I ever had!!

[sbg224 318]

Hi I am Susan and just noticed this forum. I am 57 years old and had my sleeve 8/3 of this year. With preop I am down 42lbs and 27lbs since surgery. I feel like I am losing the weight very slowly, but I am sticking to my plan and doc says slow and steady is good. I get discouraged sometimes, but I keep telling myself, doc did his part and I am doing mine and that's all we can do. I cannot help comparing myself to others weight loss sometimes. I am getting in my Protein, exercising and have a trainer 2 x week, and get in as much liquids as I can. Good luck to all of us

[LainieG 132]

@@sbg224, welcome to the group. Sounds like you are on the right track. I have been on a plateau for about 6 weeks, but trying to bust through. I have lost 69 lbs and am 4 months out, so it is slow. But, that is fine with me.

[LainieG 132]

One of our members, Queen of Crop, has a blog at Queenofcrop.com. She wrote about her experience with the sleeve on Sundays for one year. Excellent reading !!! She lives in Amsterdam and recently published a year in my life following weight loss surgery) I think that is the name. Or look for it under author, Zoe Belle. I have read the book and is very inspirational !!

[Queen of Crop 1,103]

HI everyone....thanks LainieG for the nice compliments on my blog and book! And THANK YOU for starting this very popular thread! I don't really post on the blog any more but I will post something in the coming week...why? Because next week will be exactly 4 years ago that I had my surgery at age 58! Yesterday I turned 62....but! I feel like I am 40! It took me exactly a year to reach my goal weight and I have been at goal since then...I am happy to say when I weighed myself yesterday I was at 139 lbs....the same weight I reached at goal. I love my healthy life and I have been told many times that I have been an inspiration to others...and that feels GREAT! If someone would have told me that I would be living a dream life and happier than I have ever been at age 62 I would have thought they were nuts; but I am happy but most of all healthy! Now, I must go to the gym!

[LainieG 132]

I just think that your book and past blogs are very inspirational and anyone can benefit from them. I know tha t I have especially after reading your book, fabulous !! Glad to hear you are doing well. Sure would like to hear from some of our past friends. I know that some will hit a year this month. Hard to believe that it has been that long.

[Halfagain 68]

HI everyone....thanks LainieG for the nice compliments on my blog and book! And THANK YOU for starting this very popular thread! I don't really post on the blog any more but I will post something in the coming week...why? Because next week will be exactly 4 years ago that I had my surgery at age 58! Yesterday I turned 62....but! I feel like I am 40! It took me exactly a year to reach my goal weight and I have been at goal since then...I am happy to say when I weighed myself yesterday I was at 139 lbs....the same weight I reached at goal. I love my healthy life and I have been told many times that I have been an inspiration to others...and that feels GREAT! If someone would have told me that I would be living a dream life and happier than I have ever been at age 62 I would have thought they were nuts; but I am happy but most of all healthy! Now, I must go to the gym!

It's great to hear your success with the goal, and maintenance. I'll check out your blog ????

[Runner1 52]

I'm a newbie! Just sleeved on October 8th and at 55 yrs. old. i would be curious to know what those of you that are at goal of near goal eat on a daily basis. Do you still work with your nutritionist?

[sleevenv 483]

I'm four months out and am in a normal BMI now. I was BMI 33 and age 53 when sleeved. I eat around 1200 calories a day and as long as I get 75-100 grams of Protein per day, I eat almost anything I want within reason. Small amounts of veggies and fruit; no potatoes, rice or pasta; occasional treats (ice cream or candy) but in very small servings and only a couple times a week. I concentrate on grilled chicken, fish or turkey. I still drink protein at least once per day. I never feel hungry. I will, however, feel weak if I don't get regular infusions of protein. I carry a sports bottle with a lemonade or juice flavored Protein Drink mix in it routinely. I'm turning 54 this month, I'm comfortably wearing size 8 skinny jeans, and all my co-morbidities are virtually are gone. I'd LOVE to lose another 20 pounds to be at my 20's weight, but I'm thrilled with where I am right now.

[Queen of Crop 1,103]

Hi...I am 62 years old, sleeved at 58 years old and I just had my 4 year surgiversary. I reached my goal weight of 139 exactly one year after being sleeved (lost 84 lbs) and have been at goal for 3 years with a bounce of a couple of lbs up and down. My daily diet now is about 1300 calories that I eat, or 1600 if I have wine which I do several nights a week. I usually have Greek yogurt with fruit and a little granola for Breakfast, or my favorite corn crackers (not rice crackers!) with cheese or salmon. lunch is always a small salad with 2 corn crackers. Except for Monday and Thursdays (my NO WINE NO COOKIE DAYS) I always have a coffee and a cookie in the afternoon. dinner is chicken, fish, maybe meat but not so much, and a vegetable. More if we are entertaining. If I gain some weight I do the 5:2 diet for a week. (If you don't know it, just Google it). Hope that helps! I love my sleeve and I love my life.

[mynewlife15 10]

Hello I'm a newbie got sleeved two weeks ago. So far everything has gone smoothly. I'm hoping that continues as I start a new food stage tomorrow of all days Thanksgiving. Fortunately I have a 3 wk old granddaughter that I plan to enjoy while the rest of the family eats and goes back for seconds. I'm taking my mini food processor to puree my food. Have a great thanksgiving everyone.

Edited November 25, 2015 by mynewlife15