Question:
Is there an age limit?? Do doctors consider it to risky at an age above 50???

   — M. (Annette) P. (posted on June 27, 2002)

June 27, 2002
I'm 62 and had rny in April and am down 50 pounds. My doctor did not have an age limit and is soon to operate on a 66 year old. He did tell me that some insurance companies will not approve over the age of 60. Judy
   — Judy S.

June 27, 2002
No 50 is certinally young enough. My surgeon has patients over 65. But you need to be totally evaluated to see surgery can be done safely. One lady said she would rather have one year tat normal weight than 6 at MO. She was 65 at the time of surgery
   — bob-haller

June 27, 2002
I was 51 when I had my open RNY last November. I am down 130# and feel great. My surgeon accepts older patients as well. Having shed 130# has made me feel much younger and I have sooooo much more energy.
   — Susan M.

June 27, 2002
The things that matter in a successful surgery is Basic health, Skill of surgeon, adherence to docs instructions and luck. I communicate with so many over 50's and we are doing well.
   — faybay

June 28, 2002
I was 54 at the time of my surgery, 26 months ago, and my husband was 57 when he had his RNY last year. Our surgeon routinely accepts patients up to age 65, then considers patients older than 65 on an individual basis. Our insurance providers (CIGNA and Acordia National) approved the surgeries without any discussion regarding age. Good luck!
   — Diana T.

June 28, 2002
I was 57 last Dec. when I had my Open DS. No complications at all and down 108 lbs. I feel 20+ years younger and love my "new" life. As long as all your pre-op tests are OK, your age should make little difference with most surgeons. Hershey Medical Center in PA. has a limit of 55. That's the only one like that I know about.
   — grammie5