Had mine done at age 53.  Loved it.

Hi, I'm coming to your wonderful state tomorrow for several days of mountain fun. Take care. Jeff

We're flying into Denver and then driving up to Steamboat.  I'll definitely do the water thing.  Thanks for the suggestion.

Julie

I don't think you will have any problems.  The only thing I STRONGLY recommend is that you up you water intake.  It is no fun to get altitude sickness.  Are you driving or flying?  Driving isn't as bad because it's a gradual transition to a higher altitude.  Hope you enjoy colorful Colorado! Crystal

Nicole, What Dr. K told me was that his patients have done tons of research before they ever end up at his office. As he said, self-pay patients for the most party don't have any other "serious" health issues besides obesity. Outside of my BMI, I have no other health issues. You will talk to the nutritionist and answer a ton of questions before you go in for the surgery. There are two surgery centers they work with. I went to one they use in Parker. The center was really nice and the staff very good! As you know then, surgery itself doesn't hurt. For me I dealt with horrible gas pains for 5+ days post op. It is different for every person, but in order to do abdominal surgery, they have to pump your tummy full of air. For some reason (which was told to me by Dr. K), it causes sharp pains in your shoulders. I was a little sore with the incision where the port was, but after 8 days, I felt really good. My soreness was almost entirely gone. Now 46 days later, I feel pretty good. The first fill didn't hurt, but felt a little weird. You are so welcome. Good to know what people's individual experiences are as well as asking tons of questions of your doc. When I went in for the consultation, I brought a list of questions. He gladly answered all of them. It was great.