want surgery but so afraid
I am 57 years old and over 400lbs. I have lots of health issues. Am i too old, too fat, and too many issues to have the surgery. Oldest daughter had hers yesterday and so far she is doing very good. I worry about eating the right things and enough. Daughter is a nurse and was so ready to do this. She did not want to have health problems i have. Is there anyone out there that is over 55 and over 400 lbs that has had the surgery? Please tell me how you are doing. thanks for any info auntbj
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Hi Auntbj, I am 59.I had my Rny on Jan.8th.,08 I haven't had any problems yet..I weighed 408 when I first started going to Dr. Strickland. now I weigh 292..I feel so much better..And look better ,too..I have sleep apnea,high blood presure,aruthris ,nerve problems, high cholesterol ,diabetities,,Right now i am still on all my medicines... I go back to him on July 23 and he might take me off some of them...Rita
I was 53 and weighed 437 lbs when I started out with the doctor. He first put me on a supervised diet for 3 months in which I lost 38 lbs. I had several health problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid problems. After the surgery it took several months but I'm glad to say the only medicine that I am still on is for my thyroid, which my doctor says that after I have lost all the weight I might be able to get off that one too. They have been able to lower the dose that I take. I have lost a total of 127 lbs since I started. Just since the surgery its 89 lbs. I am able to eat most anything but of course eat smaller portions. I even went on a long weekend to visit my daughter and stayed on the diet. I have such a great support group in family and friends that makes it easy to stay on track. I was scared at first but I have such a great doctor my worries went away. Good luck auntbj
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