60+

I know many of you may not want to let your age out but today I was told that the only thing I have against me with WLS is my age.  I don't feel old and I know if I don't do something now I will just keep feeling older.

I was wondering if anyone else has that type of a problem or if you are 60+ did you have any problems with WLS.

Thanks for your responses.

Well technically I'm not quite 60 but I'll throw in my 2 cents, poppy****! As long as you can be active and get exercise it doesn't matter what your age is. There are lots of "seasoned" citizens on OH that have lost hundreds of pounds! I think exercise is the key especially where you have had RNY you already have the malabsorption advantage so just add some exercise (even walking) and you should do fine. In my grandiose opinion 60 is the new 40! Good luck!

Believe in yourself and listen to how you feel!  You are NOT too old for WLS!  That is ridiculous!  I'm not 60 but if I were, I wouldn't let anyone tell me that I couldn't do something to improve my health when I know it's what I need to do! 

Good luck in your journey!
Margie

I see you wrote this about a month ago,  hope you are still checking this sites.

I can answer that question.  I'm 63 and will be 64 in about two weeks.  I'm giving the Sleeve to myself for my birthday.  I agree with you that our age is a factor which needs to be worked in to our decision.  I'm in very good health, but can definitely tell that the weight I've put on the past 20 years is hurting me.But the way I look at it is that …we have about 20 good years left.  Why in the word do we want to sit around and let the world go by.  Acting like a granny when our minds are full of energy?We had our cake, breads, big chunks of meat and all the food at one sitting we could stand. Will I miss that… Dam Straight… but will I miss getting into a size 18 and barely buttoning my jeans. NOT on YOUR LIFE..My surgery is scheduled for next Saturday  about 6 hours from me.  Frightened… yep!... but enough to stop me.  NOPE… it may be the dumbest thing I have ever done, but my health is getting worse daily…. that is what I need to tell myself and hopefully all my friends here will also tell me. 

 

I'll be 61 in the fall.  I had my RNY 4 years ago in the fall.   Yes, I was an older patient.  The surgeon said, it's not your chronological age, it's your mental age.

Because of all my co morbids, he doubled the chance of complications for me.  I haven't had any.  We think this fibro has nothing to do with the RNY as I was showing mild symptoms 15 years ago.

Just make sure - because our metabolism is so slow at this age - that you not add carbs until you absolutely must.   

Tink

Hi, I had Rny when I was 57 . I had an easier time of it then some of the younger ones did. In fact I was an example for them to follow as soon as they were able to get up and move.  I think alot has to do with attitude. My husband also had the rny 4 years ago. he was 59. and also had had a serious stroke 2 years before the rny. he did great and neirther of us has had any issues since.  Good luck .  Sunnylea