Searching ages 50+ who had RNY

I was 57 at the time of surgery. No problems. There are 2 doctors and they operate on 2 days so our "group" of WLS patients have the same dates for appointments with doctors and NUTs. Out of the 12-14 people, I'd say 1/3 of them were over age 50. The insurance company saves a lot of money by paying for the WLS as opposed to paying for open heart surgery at our age. Our instructional book states that there are very few obese people living past the age of 70.

I had 2 c-sections in my 20's. The WLS in my 50's was not any different. The only pain I felt was gas pain. I was walking 1 mile 2 days after surgery. I did find that I took naps for over a month. I think that was due to low calories and surgery on organs and not so much a factor of age.

My brother was in ICU for over 30 days for congested heart failure. He also takes insulin. He had the surgery over 4 years ago and is still alive because of it. He has kept off the 150 pounds that he lost.

You will do great.

I had surgery in May 2012 - I was 51. Best thing I ever did - I lost 160 pounds, am maintaining a 140 pound loss for 3+ years (20 pound regain was ok, since I got down to 140 at 5'9"). No complications at all - I took a month off work and was glad I did, since I was really tired, but if I didn't have that good disability I could have gone back sooner. The maintainance is a challenge but totally manageable.. I was worried like you about the risks - I am a single mom and my daughter was only 11 when I had surgery and I was terrified of leaving her... but what helped me so much was realizing there were huge risks in not doing the surgery, including stroke, heart attack, etc. I am so so so grateful for this life-changing surgery! best advice? do exactly what your surgeons says.. I still maintain no carbonated drinks, no drinking after meals, limiting sugars to 5 grams per serving, protein first. I am not the best exerciser, that's my challenge! good luck

Hi,

I am 58 years old and just had RNY surgery on 9/10/15 after my failed lap band had eroded into my stomach. I have lots of medical issues but went through surgery very well. I had a surgeon I trusted, and went to a hospital with a good reputation. I wish, I had done this years ago!!

Best wishes,

Karen

Good morning! I'm turned 60 this past July. I had RNY April 22, 2015 so I'm just over 6 months out. I've lost 99 lbs so far and kick myself for not having surgery sooner. I took 2 weeks off and went back to work after with no problems. The surgery went very well, they also removed my gall bladder and repaired 2 hernias. I haven't had ANY bad side effects and follow the rules to a T. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. Its a piece of cake...well maybe not, but don't sweat it.

I was 52 at surgery, 3 years ago. No complications, no problems, no issues. It couldn't have gone better.

Barring medical complications, which are rare, you'll take from surgery as much as you put into it.

Please see my profile page if interested. I detail my RNY experiences there.

HI...after seeing your pasted reply several times, I have a couple of friendly thoughts: 1. OH would feel less effective for me if more replied with "see my page" 2. I find satisfaction and therapy re-typing experiences in hope my replies are fresh and helpful to others each and every time. These comments aren't meant to be an insult--you may have good reason for choosing to reply this way. My thoughts are more of a suggestion to consider trying a new reply if that is a possibility? If it is not, my apologies for not understanding your situation. PS: Yes, I have read your profile page and it is fun to read and clear you take care of your health. Best Wishes for continued success.

Thank you for your suggestions and concern. I accept your apology. I have devoted a lot of time and energy into regaining my health since having RNY. I choose to direct others to a detailed response of what they might encounter and expect through the many stages of the RNY journey. I am here to offer my help through my experience. If it is not beneficial to the poster or the readers of the post, then these parties will not check it out. The positive responses I receive from the many people *****ad my profile have lead me to believe it is beneficial.

Hey, I got a fresh reply! Thank you for not taking offense and for squelching my curiosity by explaining your stance; it makes good sense.

Wow! Very passive aggressive.

Cindy is an awesome, successful veteran who has a lot to offer people here. None of us get to choose how others post. I've never seen her be anything other than kind and helpful in the years she has been here and if I might make a suggestion to you - get to know her - you will be the better for it, I know I am ...