Hi -Anybody here on "over 50" had the DS?

I'm 2 weeks out after having a Duodenal Switch and I was wondering if any others over 50 have had this procedure. 

no but i had an RNY at 57

good luck, hope you are feeling well, jacki

Welcome Cindy,

No, I had the RNY. But stay and join us for support. This is a great group of people.

Annette

I had the RNY at 50. You may try also posting this on the DS board. I am pretty sure there are some people on their who are over 50 and have had the DS.

Me-  I was 53 when I had DS surgery.  Anything I can do to help?

Red

Hey Red!!  You're here too! : ) Just wondering if I was an odd ball to be 51 with the DS.  It seems like everyone I talk to is in their early to mid thirties.  I wondered if there were any special issues being this "old".   

No special issues that I am aware of.  Most of us DSers only hang on the DS forum and there quite a few of us in the over 50 group.  You just do not realize it because we all look so fabulous and young!

Red

Oh, I want to join the "looking fabulous and young" crowd!!  I'm just afraid if I don't start getting in more protein and vitamins I'm gonna be a skinny old bald lady with osteoporosis!

Oh you are going to do great.  Just give it time.  You are still such a recent post-op that you need not worry about any of that.  Just keep up the fluids and do the best you can with the protein.  Your body has enough vitamins in storage to see you over the hump until your stomach is well healed and you are able to take them in orally. 

Red

Hi there
I was 52 when I had my DS done,feel free to join us on the DS forum.
Debbie