Question:
Has anyone 60 years old or older had wls? I'm 60 w/ a BMI of 58. Please respond.

   — Aloha D. (posted on May 22, 2001)

May 22, 2001
I`m almost 60---will be in Sept. & I`m scheduled for wlsin Aug. Also there is a woman in our support group who is 66 & had the surgery done 2 yrs. ago & has lost 142lbs. and has done terrific. The surgeon I`m seeing has done wls from age14 to 70---& the 70 yr. old was a man who did just fine.So I`m counting on doing just fine.Someone said someone older may not lose as fast; but do lose eventually. Stay positive--you`ll do fine. Hugs & blessings, Jody Swope
   — jody S.

May 22, 2001
My age is 50 1/2 and my BMI is almost 51, like me! At my support meetings, there are more than several women in their 60's who have had this and look great! Some have multiple health problems and comorbidities.
   — Barbara B.

May 22, 2001
I know several ladies who were over 60 when they had their surgeries. MY GOSH! It made them 30 again! They've lost down to near normal body wt, have great labs, feel good and are running their husbands ragged with golf and vacations and projects and fun.
   — vitalady