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Dear ekolpack,
I was 61 when I had my RNY in October, 08. My type 2 diabetes resolved immediately and of course I have now lost over 70 lbs. I feel great.
The only thing my doctor required due to my age was a cardiac evaluation, and that went fine--saw a cardiologist, had an EKG--no problems anticipated, and none during or post-operative.
Of course I had the usual range of adjustments post-op, mostly learning what I could and could not eat, learning to eat more slowly, what a portion really should look like [funny how surgery on your belly changes how your eyes see things]. Down side: I can no longer eat down feelings and must now, at age 63, learn to deal with situations in life that I would just avoid and/or eat over. This has sometimes been hard for me. But learning new skills has been worth it, whether they are tangible, like a new sport, or interpersonal skills, like dealing with difficult situations at work [a big one for me].
I am doing things now that I have not done for 20 years. I feel better than I have in 20 years. Was it worth it? You bet!!!!!!!!
Good luck in your journey.
Judy G.
I was 61 when I had my RNY in October, 08. My type 2 diabetes resolved immediately and of course I have now lost over 70 lbs. I feel great.
The only thing my doctor required due to my age was a cardiac evaluation, and that went fine--saw a cardiologist, had an EKG--no problems anticipated, and none during or post-operative.
Of course I had the usual range of adjustments post-op, mostly learning what I could and could not eat, learning to eat more slowly, what a portion really should look like [funny how surgery on your belly changes how your eyes see things]. Down side: I can no longer eat down feelings and must now, at age 63, learn to deal with situations in life that I would just avoid and/or eat over. This has sometimes been hard for me. But learning new skills has been worth it, whether they are tangible, like a new sport, or interpersonal skills, like dealing with difficult situations at work [a big one for me].
I am doing things now that I have not done for 20 years. I feel better than I have in 20 years. Was it worth it? You bet!!!!!!!!
Good luck in your journey.
Judy G.
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