New to fifties group

[Vsglady 142]

@@Kathy812 Kathy I too celebrated in June! But over the weekend I noticed something very faint. My initial thoughts were surgery was causing a hormonal reaction..... I did set up a gyn appointment but not until after the new year. In 2012 I had gone 11 months without a period and the dr. Explained that if a menopausal women goes a year without a period and then has one, she should be seen by a dr. Better to check things out. I would als ask the surgeon they know bariatric patients best.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I was afraid mine might come back with my 100 pound loss. I'm two years without one as of November. So far, so good except this month I had some familiar symptoms like I used to get mid-cycle. Waiting to see if I get a surprise in a couple of weeks. I hope not. Those night sweats were hell and I'm glad they're behind me.

[#9grammy 274]

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

Merry Christmas!!

[bellabill 253]

I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas! I can't believe its's almost over. Surgery is in 4 days for me. I am getting nervous as the day nears.

[Kathy812 794]

@@bellabill, wow four days! You must be a ball of emotions. Wishing you A successful surgery and quick healing.

Please let us know how you're doing

[SimplySue 131]

Belated Merry Christmas- I am still here, just got a bit busy with work & the holidays & nothing much to report except that at 11 weeks out my hair has begun to thin (it was already fine & thin), doing ok getting my Protein & Vitamins, good 2 month report & labs all normal.

@@mjmboston , congratulations on your surgery. Have you advanced to the purée yet? There are better options there for savory. Also, I thought the protein- chicken Soup favor was good & they sell it at the pharmacy at Highland for a good price-the Unjury,

Edited December 27, 2014 by SimplySue

[SimplySue 131]

@bellabill- wishing you well for your upcoming surgery.

@@Kathy812 - you definitely should call your doctor about your surprise as even with surgery that shouldn't happen.

@@Grandma2tweeties - congrats on your surgery as well! A good way to start the new year &

@@LainieG , here's hoping you get you date soon, we're still here!

[LainieG 132]

Glad to see everyone back and I hope all had a good holiday. The final step was the psych visit, which was Nov 18th. I called the bariatrics office and they told me it takes 4 6 week to get the evaluation. Then to medicare. I am hoping soon !! So tired of waiting on such a long process.

Glad to hear that everyone is doing so well, provides lots of optimism

[bellabill 253]

@@bellabill, wow four days! You must be a ball of emotions. Wishing you A successful surgery and quick healing.

Please let us know how you're doing

Thank you Kathy.Yes I am nervous but I will get through this. Happy New Year! Lisa

[mjmboston 33]

@@SimplySue Thanks, I do like the Unjury chicken Soup. I meant to stop by the pharmacy at my post-op apt and forgot. I just ordered some online. But, Yippie......I have moved on to pureed! Although i can't eat much still, liquids goes down much easier but I am sure it gets better with time (I hope)! Only able to eat maybe 1/4 cup of pureed at a time.

[SimplySue 131]

Yay for puréed! It will get better with time. More variety for you & just keep listening to your sleeve @@mjmboston

Edited December 29, 2014 by SimplySue

[traveler60 42]

Happy New Years to all. To those who are on the post sleeve side I wish a continued journey towards health and fitness and to those who are still waiting hang in there it is worth the wait. I am halfway to goal and I am off blood pressure medicine, my A1C is improving, I no longer get short of breath just walking across the parking lot and my back does not hurt constantly. I still have a ways to go but I am amazed how far I have come and am grateful for my sleeve. Best wishes for success in 2015!

[Grandma2tweeties 108]

Wow traveler that's amazing. When was your surgery.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

@@traveler60, you mentioned back pain. Now that mine is totally gone, I tend to forget how horrible it was every single day before. I couldn't walk a block. I couldn't stand in line. I was living the small life of an elderly, sick woman in an obese middle age woman's body.

I am so grateful that my first day of 2015 is pain free, and nearly medicine free. One more BP med to get rid of and all I'll be taking is Vitamins. Life is so, so good.