Question:
What are all the possible complications arrising from the RNY & is 59 to risky

   — patsy F. (posted on March 14, 2004)

March 14, 2004
No 59 isnt too old, my surgeon does patients up to about 70.<P>http://www.wlscenter.com/ResearchArticles/RisksOfSurgery.htm<P> Is a list of complications hosted on barb thompsons website. She has a wonderful book about WLS. Remaing mO in many cases is riskier than having surgery and loosing the weight.
   — bob-haller

March 14, 2004
i was 56 when I had rny and my best friend was 60. We have done just fine.
   — Delores S.

March 14, 2004
My mother was 66 when she had hers and is doing just fine so NO! 59 is NOT too old!
   — y0maria

March 14, 2004
I was 54 when I had my lap RNY last summer. I also have/had a lot of comorbidities. I have done fine. I am now down 110# and healthier than I have been in years!<br> Linda
   — Linda S.

March 15, 2004
I just had open RNY Jan. 27th at Mayo Clinic and I turned 62 in February. I had no real problems and I would urge you not to worry about your age. I have lost 43 lbs. so far. My shortness of breath is gone already. My high blood pressure is on its way down and I have a few other problems with a rare disease they seem to think the loss of weight will help. I would not worry about age. I'm glad I did it and I bet you will be too.
   — Carlene B.