At what age did you have your weight loss surgery

Gigs525
on 1/29/15 11:23 pm

First, I will be 60 in a few months, and I have my first appointment for WLS at the end of February. All insurance and referrals are approved. Just waiting for that first long appointment. I have been reading these boards for a few months, and was wondering how old you were when you had your WLS? Is 60 pushing the age limit? I'm apprehensive. Thanks!

Kate -True Brit
on 1/30/15 12:16 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

Not at all. I was 56 at surgery, 64 now. And if I hadn't had it done then, I would happily do it now at nearly 65,

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

Tracy D.
on 1/30/15 1:06 am - Papillion, NE

VSG on 05/24/13

I was 52..and I don't think 60 is pushing the age limit. I believe this surgery has given me an extra 10 years of life, and a quality one at that. Go for it!

Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4

Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!

Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

iloveravens
on 1/30/15 1:11 am

RNY on 08/13/14

It was my 40th birthday present. Both of my parents had their RNYs in their late 50's.

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

Y D.
on 1/30/15 1:35 am, edited 1/30/15 1:36 am

VSG on 01/19/15 with

28, the sleeve. My grandfather had his RNY back in his mid-60s and his health and energy have improved leaps and bounds. do it!

Rojo140
on 1/30/15 2:22 am

VSG on 05/12/14

Absolutely not! I was 63 when I was sleeved. It's now 9 months later, I've lost 100% of my excess weight and am at a normal BMI for the first time in decades. I routinely enjoy 6-7 mile walks, have boundless energy, and can keep up with my grandchildren. My 6 year old granddaughter just told me, "Gran, you sparkle now."

It is never too late to change the direction of your life.

Good luck!