Post Date: 11/17/09 8:58 pm
Topic: RE: Online Dating in Your Forties???
I tried pof, looser city so far.  I've hidden my profile. 

I tried eharmony years ago but I was never impressed by the matches.  Even their so called analysis of me was well off the mark.  I never paid, it was just a  free trial experiment.

After six plus years I decided to try this experiment again.  Online dating looks just as bad as it did back then. 

Post Date: 11/17/09 3:57 pm
Topic: Online Dating in Your Forties???
What sites are good for the over forty set?  I'm looking for young active forties & fifties.  Not over the hill forties or spritely young at heart seniors.  (Unless they are rich of course .)

Post Date: 11/14/09 9:23 pm
Topic: RE: Goin' out to a bar for the first time in a really long time
From a bar fly, I just say relax and be you.  The freedom I find in my forties is I no longer feel the need to impress.  I don't mean bad manners or scratching myself, lol.  Just no primping and posing for the fellas.  You'll have a better time just going with your own mood.  If you meet someone there'll be no worrying if he'd like the real you should you decide to see him again.  Have fun.   

Post Date: 11/14/09 3:03 pm
Topic: RE: Hey 40somethings, has weight loss aged your face?
I have always looked quite young for my age.  My face is still looking OK after nearly 100 lbs, but my neck is U-G-L-Y.   This could just be me..... other people tell me it's not as bad as I think.  But...... my double chin is now a big loose skin wrinkle!!!

I guess this is just something I am going to have to accept and live with.  It still beats the double (and tripe chins) I used to have.

Post Date: 11/12/09 9:54 pm
Topic: RE: New to this site. 2 1/2 weeks post-op.
I'm not a bandster but I want to say welcome to OH. 

Post Date: 11/12/09 9:48 pm
Topic: RE: Hey 40somethings, has weight loss aged your face?
Ironically I spoke to one informally about procedures to fix mid face issues.  He evaluated me on the spot and insists I will not need a facelift. 

He does has an associate that specializes th the area I'm concerned about but he would not touch me without waiting a year after goal for my face to fix itself.  Bottom line, come back in 2011.  I hope he is right. 

Post Date: 11/12/09 9:38 pm
Topic: RE: Hey 40somethings, has weight loss aged your face?
Do post your product review!

Post Date: 11/9/09 7:20 am
Topic: RE: Newbie on this forum. How is your progress with your VSG?
Hi Babygirlinokc,

This too was a second wls surgery.  I got my band in 05 and the first year I had it I lost 50lbs, then it slipped.  I had it fixed and thats when all the trouble began I could not get my band working again.  In 08 they moved my band up and still no luck.  July 13, 2009 I had my band removed and my sleeve done.  I am very happy to have had the second wls.  I am 5'5", 46yrs old, so far I have lost 41 lbs.  I am hoping to have another 9 lbs off by the end of the year.  Starting in January I will work on losing another 30lbs.  My goal is to get to 140 - 145.  Sounds like you are doing well.  Keep up the good work!  I have gone from 220 to 179..so far it has been great!

Take care,
eslamson1

Post Date: 11/6/09 3:54 pm
Topic: RE: New to this site. 2 1/2 weeks post-op.
Hi and welcome to the site.  I noticed that no one had replied to your questions and was just wondering if you'd found the lap band posters yet?  If not, if you look under Forums, Surgical Forums, there is a Lap-Band System Forum.  You might be able to get lots more help and info there.  Good luck in your journey!

Post Date: 10/27/09 12:59 pm
Topic: RE: Hey 40somethings, has weight loss aged your face?

Yes, I think so.  Since May I have lost a total of 66 pounds and there are more wrinkles around my eyes and on my forehead.  I have been thinking this is due to fat loss in the face.

No constructive suggestions to help here, I think the only thing that will help is a Plastic Surgeon!

Post Date: 10/27/09 11:29 am
Topic: RE: New WLS Documentary with 40+ folks
I wish I could say I'm sorry the film made you cry, but I'm also glad it's affected you like it did.  We're striving to produce a film that will move folks and also inform people about what really happens once folks have weight loss surgery.  Some of us have been less successful than others, some of us have been more successful than others and some of us have been successful, but still feel it's not "good enough".  I think most of us who have had weight issues for a very long time have the biggest mental challenge....the body may change, but, unless you work at it, the mind may not change....

It's all a process -- we showed the film at a recent NYC Independent film festival to distributors and funders and the response was extremely favorable.  We're excited about finishing up the project and getting it out to the airwaves!  I'll keep you posted on when the project is finished and when you can expect to see it. You can also keep track of it by signing up on the film's website (www.allofmethemovie.com) for updates and more info. Thanks again for viewing the clip and leaving your thoughts!

Dawn

Post Date: 10/27/09 9:19 am
Topic: RE: Hey 40somethings, has weight loss aged your face?
i can't tell yet, but it doesn't appear so.  i'm convinced being overweight made me look much older than i do now.  but, i can see where i'm going to have some sagging jowels.  my eyes looked very sunken and bruised when i was fatter, i think they are going to improve.

however i'm obsessed with finding effective skin care products.  right now my favors is developing to be the Jason line from Whole Foods (i also am obsessed with finding paraben-free and where possible all-natural skin care).  i have wicked sensitive skin.

ann bellina (http://store.annabellina.com/) has extremely high-quality skin care products at extremely good prices, mostly organic, all paraben-free last i checked, i really liked them but right now even at their relatively low prices i can't afford them.  i still have some of their eye serum which i use regularly, when i run out i'll probably go to Jason's ester-c if i am still a fan.

microdermabrasion and skin peels are supposed to be excellent rejuvenators, but you want to get them at a salon IMO, by an experienced professional. 

Exfoliating twice a week can go a long way to improving skin tone.  I use a papaya-gylcolic "gentle skin peel" (not really a peel but seems to be a pretty effective exfoliant) by earthscience.  i have been using twice a week for a few weeks and it hasn't irritated my face, which surprised me. 

I just ordered some jason ester-c face serum which i plan to start using daily.  i use jason's "nourish" line of face moisturizer which i love, and then the anna bellina eye serum (because it's handy) and then some vickery & clark eye cream - when that runs out, i will probably try the Jason line again.

i use vickery & clark cleanser & toner also (and used to use their moisturizer) just because it was the only paraben-free line available over the counter in my area, outside of whole foods.  so it was convenient, but they aren't stocking them anymore, hence my move to jasons.

i've also been using Jason's vitamin E body lotion and really love it so far.

Post Date: 10/26/09 12:35 pm
Topic: RE: New WLS Documentary with 40+ folks
I appreciate you getting back to me so quick.  I look forward to seeing more of the movie.  Tori

Post Date: 10/26/09 11:50 am
Topic: RE: New WLS Documentary with 40+ folks
This excerpt was wonderful.  Please notify me when this project is complete.  Thank you.

Post Date: 10/22/09 1:44 pm
Topic: 11 days till my Realize band surgery
I'm scared and excited.  I'm more excited than scared....LOL  I'm going this weekend to stock up on all the things I need to have in my cupboard and so I will be ready when I get home from the hospital to hit the ground running.  My house will be spotless and I can concentrate on just me and what I need to do for my well being. 

My surgery date is November the 2ND. 

Does anyone have any other advice I need to have ready for when I get home from the hospital.  Am I forgetting anything?

Post Date: 10/15/09 11:51 am
Topic: RE: New to site and 10 days post surgery
Unfortunately, I 've had a setback.  I was standing up and sneezed at the same time......at day 12, I felt like my innards were coming undone!  Since then, I have put on a backbrace backwards to help support, since I can't seem to be able to get a abdominal binder anywhere.  All pharmacies around my area want to have a MD order 1st.  As a nurse myself, I've never heard of this....anyone have any ideas?

Post Date: 10/15/09 9:21 am
Topic: RE: New to site and 10 days post surgery
Congratulations on a great first month.  You will fall into a slower wl pattern after the initial quick drop.  Perhaps stall a little until your body adjusts, then start loosing again.  There are several versions of normal so just be patient.   Some of us never got that initial jump start even following the rules to the letter. 

I hope you'll post here often.  This board needs some regiular activity. 

Post Date: 10/11/09 6:22 pm
Topic: RE: New to site and 10 days post surgery
Welcome and congratulations on your sleeve. I'm having mine on Tuesday and I can't wait!

Have you checked out the VSG forum under Surgical Forums? I really like that one because most everybody that posts on there have had the same surgery and there is alot of very inspiring people on there. 

See you on the loosers bench after Tue.

Post Date: 10/10/09 6:51 am
Topic: RE: anyone else in their mid 40s who has had hypothyroid and had WLS
hi, i'm 44 and was recently dx as mildly hypothyroid, started on 50mcg levothyroxine.  the levothyroxine does seem to help with my weight loss, although i was started on metformin for suspected PCOS at the same time and that might be what's turning the trick.  i have been a very slow loser, even starting with a pretty low BMI (36.5) which would lead one to expect a slower than average loss.  However, I am losing steadily especially now with the new medications.

Post Date: 9/28/09 10:02 am
Topic: RE: African American Hair Loss
I had WLS in April and my hair is beginning to thin around the edges.  I didn't notice  it at first, because keep it short in a wave style.  I hair is relaxed and I will continue to keep it relaxed.  I'm meeting with the nutritionist to find ways to increase by protein intake. I stopped with the protein drinks because I was sick of them, but I have to go back.     

Post Date: 9/19/09 7:41 pm
Topic: RE: Anybody here from Ottawa, Canada?
Hi,

I'm from Ottawa, I'm also with Dr, Graber; I'm still waiting for OHIP approval! I got the feeling they wont accept me.

They also asked my Doctor who would be the Doctor in Ottawa to take care of me after the surgery.

Post Date: 9/8/09 4:53 am
Topic: RE: 40 something, new to WLS and from Southwestern VA
Thank you for the advice!

Post Date: 8/26/09 6:19 pm
Topic: RE: pre-surgery weight loss
Katrina,

I am a patient of Dr. Lavine's also.  Have you met him yet?  Does waiting for the return calls drive you crazy?

I saw Chris and bought all of the PrescripFit.  I cannot use due to the artificial sweeteners.  She did not recommend a set amount to lose, just said lose.  Maybe I'll understand more after I see the nutrionist.

Do you have a surgery date yet?

Dana

Post Date: 8/16/09 6:04 am
Topic: WOMEN ONLY
I am 50 yrs of age and going through perimenapause, and am experiencing vaginal dryness making sexual relations very difficult.     My B/F is home only on weekends so Sat is fine but Sun sex is painful because of Sat sex.

I had a Pap last month and my whoo ha is fine , its is just there is no lube and the Ky doesn`t seem to fix the problem .

We use Ky but still I have a sore whoo ha, I read on line about REPLENS?         has anyone had any success or what works for you?