Question:
Is being age 59 a factor in having the surgery?

I have not read anything from anyone over 50.    — [Anonymous] (posted on June 17, 2001)

June 17, 2001
I am 60 and hoping for a September surgery date. Just stay w/ this site and you'll be introduced to many "chronologically challenged" wls candidates.
   — Aloha D.

June 17, 2001
I was 54 yrs. old when I had my lap RNY; my husband is 12 weeks post-op and is almost 58. We couldn't have had more perfect surgical and post-op courses and this surgery has been the best decision we ever made. Please feel free to write me at [email protected] if there are specific questions I can answer for you. Best wishes!
   — Diana T.

June 17, 2001
Hi, Please dont take this the wrong way. I think its great that u want the surgery, but be aware which I am sure u r that the older a person is, IF there are complications, your chances of recovery or your recovery are higher. I had ds done in Oct. had many many complications, almost died, was in hosp. for 3.5 mos and drs told me if I were as young as I am I probably would not have made it and as it was I almost died 2x. I dont want to scare u, but just open your eyes to what could happen.
   — Sena P.

June 17, 2001
I'm 53 & had an open rny 3/19/01. My weight the day of surgery was 270 & as of last Monday I have loss 60#. Having surgery has been the best decision I've ever had to make. I even quit smoking so I wouldn't have any added complications. Surgery went great & so did recovery. Good luck!
   — socco58

June 20, 2001
I had the surgery on 9/22/00 - I was just shy of my 57th birthday. It has been the best thing that I have ever done. I have lost 80 pounds so far. From what I have heard from others, I don't think we lose as fast as someone who is in their 20's or 30's - but we do lose. I know of at least four others who are 50+ and we have all lost more than we have ever did on regular diets - and feel so GREAT. Go for it! Any questions, just email me - [email protected].
   — mary ann M.

June 20, 2001
I'm 59 and had my surgery on Feb. 13th. Open Rny & gallbladder removed. I am one of the slow losers only 50# to date. The surgery and recovery were uneventful. I was an insulin dependent diabetic and have severe back problems. I was back to work in 14 days. Best thing I've every done for myself.
   — connie m