New 60+ Thread

[KarenIn 2]

I am new on the forum.

hello everyone!! I was so happy to find this 60+ thread. I will be 66 next month. Banded on Nov 18, 2009 I go for a fill on Wed. it will be my 2nd. I know I need it because I am hungry all the time the past few days.

I am new here and I need the support. I an worried I will slip and not loose like I should. I have lost 34 lbs so far but have been at the same weight for the past 2 weeks.

I have most of the thread but I will read it all tomorrow. Thanks for any advice you may have.

madegraw

WELCOME! Sounds like you are doing great to have lost so much in a few months. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I think you will like this group. All the best of luck to you on your weight lost journery.

[jerseygirl518 3]

Sounds like everyone is doing great.

Welcome Madegraw. I don't post as much as I should, but I'm always lurking. If you need anything just ask.

Don't worry about weight stalls. They happen, just don't let it get you down.

Judy

[madegraw 0]

thank you both for the welcome.

thanks for the doing ok and letting me know stalls are normal.

about myself, well I live in MN now but will be moving to AL come June. I came to MN from FL because my son went to, as they say the sand box, 5 years ago to help my daughter in law with the kids. My health was not good and I found the health support hear was better than FL so I stayed. Well now my son is being transfered to Alaska and I am not going any further north. I have friends in Alabama so I am going there.

I have a 13 1/2 year old shi zu and a 2 year old siamese cat.

I love animals, except mine forgot they are pets and think they run me. LOL well they really do. The cat thinks she is human and is a real pest loves everyone.

My health is improving already. My type 2 diabetes is history already and my blood pressure meds have been reduced by half. My joints are still bad and exercising is really hard for me.enough for now I am just happy I found this posting for people my age.

[kll724 3,055]

Glad to meet you. I was born in North Dakota, but moved to Maryland in 1967. I lived there until 2006. I now live in Florida. SO, kind of reverse from you. I still have many family member sin Minn/North Dakota are. I am sorry, I will never go back North. I do not like cold, snow, and ice.

I had my surgery on Oct. 30; and had my 1st and only fill so far, at the beginning of Dec. I have restriction, but get hungry too! Good luck with your journey. Karen

[jerseygirl518 3]

My name is Judy and I'm just the reverse. I lived on the Jersey Shore for 60 years. Moved to Kansas two years ago to be with the man I've loved since 1968. If all goes to plan, we're moving back when (and if) we sell his house. I still own a shore house and I miss the Ocean.

[Doddie63 6]

I am new on the forum.

hello everyone!! I was so happy to find this 60+ thread. I will be 66 next month. Banded on Nov 18, 2009 I go for a fill on Wed. it will be my 2nd. I know I need it because I am hungry all the time the past few days.

I am new here and I need the support. I an worried I will slip and not loose like I should. I have lost 34 lbs so far but have been at the same weight for the past 2 weeks.

I have most of the thread but I will read it all tomorrow. Thanks for any advice you may have.

Hi Madegraw: I am 66 also. Tell us a bit more about why you think you are stuck for the past few weeks. Have you been recording food and exercise to give you a picture of your weight pattern during the month. For Instance, I gain up to 5 lbs in the monthly cycle so I know if I have lost by seeing the highest weight decrease along with the lowest weight. Yes, I still gain Water even though menopause has long since come and gone. The other thing you may try is to increase your Protein intake and decrease carbs. Are you eating 6 mini meals? If not try it. I drink a Protein supplement for lunch with 3 ozs of shrimp. Just a few ideas and I am sure others will chip in.

[Nancy6015 0]

Madegraw, hello...

I am a couple of months behind you, I was banded the week before last, so I have no comment ... you seem to me to be doing great! Your improved health is significant.

I loved the description of your cat, cats have a reputation of being very aloof and reading that you have a really friendly one made me smile. 25+ years ago we had a very friendly cat, as well, and I still miss him.

Congratulations ... 34 lbs ... I can't wait until I have lost that!

Edited January 18, 2010 by Nancy6015
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[Barb119 0]

Hello all . . . would like to be in this group . . . I turned 62 yesterday and it's good to hear from those closer to my age. I was banded on Jan. 12 in Atlanta at Emory Midtown Hospital. Lost some weight prior to surgery w/pre-op liquid and have lost around 16 lbs. so far. I don't see my doctor until Feb. 12, so I don't know what to expect between now and then regarding hunger, etc. when all the swelling goes away; so I don't know if there will be a fill on th 12th...how is that determined? Looking forward to sharing on this group. Thanks for reading this! :biggrin:

[kll724 3,055]

Hello Barb,

You sound like you are doing fine.

Good luck to you. I have been banded since 10/30/2009. I have only lost 16 pounds since I was banded. But, my Dr is very proud of my loss. I lost 8 pounds since my 1st fill 5 weeks ago. He did not fill me today. He was surprised that my 3.3 cc fill did so well. Best of luck to you. Karen

[phyllser 3]

Welcome to the new people!! Glad to have you join this thread. I was banded 7/20/07. Still losing slowly. I'm down almost 130 lb.

[Doddie63 6]

Happy birthday twice. One for the band and two for your birthday. What a terrific present. Good luck on your journey. As for your hunger, try sipping on some form of tastey drink like nestea. That way you get your Water as well as helping the feeling of hunger dimenish.

[KarenIn 2]

Hello all . . . would like to be in this group . . . I turned 62 yesterday and it's good to hear from those closer to my age. I was banded on Jan. 12 in Atlanta at Emory Midtown Hospital. Lost some weight prior to surgery w/pre-op liquid and have lost around 16 lbs. so far. I don't see my doctor until Feb. 12, so I don't know what to expect between now and then regarding hunger, etc. when all the swelling goes away; so I don't know if there will be a fill on th 12th...how is that determined? Looking forward to sharing on this group. Thanks for reading this! :biggrin:

Welcome Barbara! We are glad to have you join us. Sounds like you are doing very good so far. I'm certain your doctor will work with you to determine when you need a fill. Every one is different. Just remember it's not only how much you eat, but what you eat. Stick with the healthy lean Protein, and low fat dairy. Stay away form the fats and the high carb foods., and track everything you eat. Keep up the good work, and keep in touch. We are all hear to help and support each other.:ohmy:

Edited January 21, 2010 by KarenIn
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[Barb119 0]

Thanks to all for your welcome and comments. Before surgery, during the liquid nine days, I did keep up w/what I was having/time/date. But after surgery, and now today when I begin soft stage, I haven't kept up except in my head (bad idea, I know, as it never worked before!! ). Good idea to write it all down! Thanks for mentioning this.

[KarenIn 2]

Thanks to all for your welcome and comments. Before surgery, during the liquid nine days, I did keep up w/what I was having/time/date. But after surgery, and now today when I begin soft stage, I haven't kept up except in my head (bad idea, I know, as it never worked before!! ). Good idea to write it all down! Thanks for mentioning this.

Barb

There are a number of places on the internet where you can track what you eat. I use a free website - www.sparkpeople.com, and I believe you can track at www.fitday.com. I find that this is a easy way for me to track my food, because it adds up my calories,and Protein, etc. I also track how much liquid I am drinking. Keeping a record of what I eat truly helps me.

[madegraw 0]

happy to be here, had adjustment done on wed 1/20/2010, haven't been feeling to good this time, having trouble deeping things down except for fluids. I will visit again soon. I love having folks my age to talk to.