Over 50 and Lightwieght Question

I know that nobody can predict my weight loss, but maybe I can get some ideas from others. From what I have read on many postings I think that my lose might be slower than some as I am over 50 and a 'lightweight'. I have also lost 33 pounds since my consult on August 11th.

I exercise (bike 7 or 8 miles a day on recumbent machine) and am a very busy stay at home Mom. I have had no problem sticking to the post-op fluid and protein requirements, and keeping my calorie count under 600 per day. We'll see how that goes after surgery next Monday . I am really looking forward to my surgery!!

Martha

 Martha,

  Let me check with my crystal ball....  Hmmmm     Let me check with my friends too...  Hmmm      How well can you juggle?  Hmmmmm    What will your post op exercise routine be?   Hmmmmm  What are  your snacking habits like?    Hmmmmm   How often do you pray to the great diet god?....  Hmmm   taking all these things into consideration...  my best guess is    I dunno .....

Each of us are so different....  I'm a lightweight too.  I have had the usual stalls and frustrations but I also have not been 100% on my plan.  Life and other issues tend to get in the way and food is an addiction for me.  For any of us to give a prediction is kinda hard.  Just know you will do fine... especially if you follow the nutritionist and Dr advice....  Millie

Martha,

I sure wasn't a "lightweight" but certainly over fifty. We each lose at our OWN (often unpredictable) speed.

Take your measurements before surgery and about once a month. You may find that the scales don't always move but the tape measure shows progress.

Stick to the plan and your exercises - you will do great.

Annette

Martha,

I also wonder but I guess all of us do.  I can only do the best I can do each day and pray that God will take control of this and make it successful.  Already off diabetes medicine so that is a great miracle.

Jeane

I am also over 50 and started out as a "lightweight". I was 240 and 5'4". I had my surgery in May of 2007, and my weight loss was consistent with what I have read in others' posts. I am now below goal in the low 130's, with little loose skin. Not bad for an old lady! I also have always been pretty active, so I think that that has something to do with my success. I reached my goals over time well ahead of my surgeon's expectations. I think that while age can be a factor, it might be more about your personal physiology. Best wishes for you!

MultiMom:

I, too am over 50, in fact over 70, a lightweight, had RNY 1/07.

It is the best thing I have ever done for myself and I hope you will feel the same way. I've gone from 215 to 121, a size 22 (big fanny) to a size 4. A size 40 D bra to a 34, semi-flat. Oh, well.

Congratulations on your 33 pounds lost! When are you having surgery? The best advice is to follow the rules, do what the Nut and Surgeon tell you to do. It is an amazing journey.

Keep us in the loop.
Good luck and hugs,
Rudie

Martha,

I figured I'd put my 2 cents worth in here. . .

I am 5'2" and started out at my consult at 247.5, which was 2 months after finding myself at my highest weight ever, which was 254.  I was told at my consult that it was advisable to lose 10 lbs. prior to surgery, so on the day of my surgery I weighed in at 236.   I just passed my first surgiversary and have lost 66.5 lbs. since that day, but I do include the 11.5 lbs. I lost prior to the date of surgery, I worked to lose it (so that puts my loss at 78 lbs.).  So I've been a "slow" loser, but consistent with what my surgeon said was successful.  I have gone from a size 22/24 (tight) to a large/medium top and size 12 bottoms.  My personal goal was 145-150 and to be a size 10.  This past weekend when I tried on clothing, I cried as I pulled up the zipper on size 12 pants and they fit perfectly, it's hard to believe I am within 20 lbs. of my personal goal and a size away from where I hoped to be.

I go to the gym 4/5 times a week, 3 days of weight training, with 45/55 minutes of cardio and the other days just cardio.  I mostly follow the rules, most definitely, the protein, exercise, water and vitamin part of it.

On the other hand, my surgery sister, has reached goal, she was also a lightweight and over 50.  As was pointed out, it is a personal journey, there will be stalls along the way, but the weight comes off, slower for some of us then others, providing we do our part. 

Take a picture the morning of surgery, side and front view and your measurements and, thereafter, try to do so monthly, as we often times don't see the loss any other way and some months the measurements change, when the scale stays stuck. 

Wishing you the best possible outcome on Monday and hoping to see you visit with us often!

Laureen