Question:
For an older woman @62-any age appropriate info?
— Godsvirtuoswoman (posted on February 24, 2008)
February 24, 2008
Are you considering surgery? Are you concerned about your age? I am sure
that if you consult with a good surgeon who SPECIALIZES in weight loss
surgery he will inform you of the risks. It may balance out with the
benifits. I had surgery at 55 and a revision 7 weeks ago at 59. No problems
at all so far and I feel great.
— Tawnda C.
February 24, 2008
I had mine at age 59. I had an extra visit with the cardio doctor due to my
age. My surgeon has a "cut off" where he doesn't like to do
surgeries past 60. For those patients who come to him, he does the pre and
post op checkups, but the surgery is done at another hospital, more suited
to older patients, in the sugeon's estimation. Just his policy, don't know
about other surgeons. I've met people in their late 60's who had surgery
done some 5 years ago. Their only regret was waiting so long for surgery.
— Dave Chambers
February 24, 2008
I had lap. RNY. in April, 8 months before my 70th birthday at the Cleveland
Clinic in Florida. My only regret is that I was not able to do it before.
Only recently did Medicare cover that surgery. Good Luck.
— nanabana
February 24, 2008
I had lap. RNY. in April, 8 months before my 70th birthday at the Cleveland
Clinic in Florida. My only regret is that I was not able to do it before.
Only recently did Medicare cover that surgery. Good Luck.
— nanabana
February 24, 2008
I just had RNY surgery on January 29, 4 weeks ago, and I was 61 in December
and had no problems with the surgery. My doctor said he does not like to
do surgery for those over 65 but that depends on medical issues. I only
stayed in the hospital a total of 3 days and have been walking ever day
since I got home. Just stick to what the doctor tells you to do. I did
have several pre-test but I think everyone has the same. Physc, Heart,
Lungs, I needed to loose about 110 lbs and down 35 lbs now. Like so many,
wish I had done this sooner. Good luck.
— Bernadine Morse
February 25, 2008
I am 62 year old male and had my surgery (RNY) on my 62nd birthday. It was
harder for me than the younger ones that had surgery the same day. When
they went home after two days, I was still on oxygen and wound up three
more days before my doctor discharged me. I had to stay on liquids a week
longer and I was on soft food two weeks longer, but I would not trade this
experence for anything. I wished I had done it years before as I feel
better then ever and enjoy working out at the Gym every day for 1-1/2 hours
7 days a week. After three months I am off 7 diebetic drugs and no longer
take colestrol or blood thinkers, or high blood pressure medication. I
could almost pay for the surger with my first years savings on drugs. Go
for it. I waited because my insurance would not pay, but I would pay twice
the price if I had to do it over for the sucess that I have had. It will
be tought at first, because you are not in your 20's or 30's but you will
be adding years to your life.
— William (Bill) wmil
February 25, 2008
I had RNY at age 65. I feel great. I only wish I had not waited so long
to have this. Mamash
— Mamash
February 25, 2008
Hi Kim, I am 60 (61 in April). I had VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy)
on Oct. 25, 2007. The first few days after surgery were rough, but since
then my sleeve has been a dream come true. You are not to old to take
control of your life and your health. I wish you the best. Please feel
free to contact me at any time. Good luck! Pat
— pjennjr
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