Weight Loss Surgery 50 and Over

Thank you, I will be posting pictures and thoughts on my Facebook page.

Laureen S.
on 6/1/16 7:41 am - Maple Shade, NJ

Hi Debi,

Honestly, I am quite impressed, can't imagine doing such a thing, I often think I'd like to do the Susan Koman 3 day 60 mile and hope one day that I will be able to, can't wait to hear about your great experiences doing the walk!

Best wishes, Laureen

My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen

"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland

Laureen S.
on 6/1/16 7:34 am - Maple Shade, NJ

Hi Trish,

Good to see read about your progress, sounds like things are going well for you and you are enjoying the grands! I, too, spend my time between work, things to do and grandchildren's events, my son's kids are over involved (my opinion) in sports activities, soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, flag football and another one that escapes me. . . so between practices and playing, the only time I can spend with them is going to a game, makes it hard, but I do what I do and my daughter promises me that when her children get to that stage, she will let them try out different things and then limit it to one or two choices, so that there is a balance, my son and his wife are very focused on the "fat" gene and are hawks about sugar, label reading and activities for their children, it is obssessive and I already see my 10 year old grandson, sneaking food because he knows he will be told no in all likelihood, sad to see and trust me none of their kids is even remotely chunky, very much underweight if anything. . . anyway, not in my control. . . love to be around the kiddos though. . .

Have a great day!

Laureen

"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland

Laureen S.
on 6/1/16 7:29 am - Maple Shade, NJ

Hi Jennifer,

I remember you posting occasionally, nice of you to come on and share your thoughts. . . as long as I've been part of the board, there are occasional squabbles, but most of the time, we mend fences and move past it and hopefully, thought I don't know the particulars because I think what took place must have happened before I hopped back here, the same will take place. It's never fun when our feelings get hurt or issues cause us to get upset, but if we realize how the common thread here is about support for WLS and caring when one of us is hurting for whatever the reason be, then we know that our backgrounds are all vastly different, making us lean towards different things and that being said, tolerance is needed and adult behavior allows for the differences, most especially within our circle of mature folks (lol).

Happy to see your post.

Laureen

"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland

Laureen S.
on 6/1/16 7:22 am - Maple Shade, NJ

Hi Eileen,

Sorry you are experiencing pain and the other stuff you experienced, thankfully, some people came to your aid with regards to that old boss. . .having someone live with us when we are used to being on our own can take time to acclimate to, so it's probably good that your brother travels some of the time and is doing something he enjoys! Hope you get relief soon from the back stuff, lord knows, I never knew until this past two years how miserable one can be with back related issues! Glad your heart monitor states you are good!

Regards, Laureen

"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland

lightswitch
on 6/1/16 5:47 am

Haila,

Don't sweat the writing, just write. You certainly have had your share of problems. I think I have scar tissue because about two or three times a week, I get pain that is so severe, it doubles me over and I cannot take a breath. I am reluctant to start having the doctors look for the cause because my WLS doctor is far away and the ones here won't see me unless it's an emergency so I am waiting for the emergency...sucks but that's what it is...I had so many issues with the original surgery, that I just hate to start having them look for something...

I am so glad you are here and lurk and post whenever you want.

lightswitch
on 6/1/16 5:40 am

Karen,

I am so glad you dropped in...I cannot tell you how much you inspired me and carried me through this surgery. I saw your before pictures and met you and said, to hell with it, I am going to build up my blood and get it done and did it...you were my main life line....I knew if you said it, it was right. I hope you drop back in frequently and keep us up with what's going on. When are you coming back to AR....I am coming to your neck of the woods, I think, next summer. And we are getting a few states near you this summer when we take two of our grandkids to Yellowstone. We need an event.

lightswitch
on 6/1/16 5:32 am

I have gone and come back and gone again but DH had transplants and rejections and then every time we thought we were going, his health kept him from going and I couldn't leave him behind....but I am going back in Jan. for a couple of weeks to do some workshops....I am going to Thailand too but next July....I still do some things for short time spurts. We need to get together.

lightswitch
on 6/1/16 5:29 am