I’m almost 62 and considering Roux-en-Y. Other surgical procedures aren’t an option due to a previous surgery. I like to cook and I like to eat. I’m afraid I will regret doing this. My sister thinks I should just accept that I’m fat and quit worrying about it. Has anyone of a similar age regretted having the surgery?
Am I too old?
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Oh sweetie, please listen to your heart and realize that at only age 62, you have decades to enjoy your best, healthiest life possible.
I had gastric bypass last year at age 59, 3 months before turning 60. I absolutely have no regrets. Much of my pain is gone. I don't get winded walking and no longer dread walking through the grocery or other stores. I started out at 234lbs, have lost about 70lbs so far, and am enjoying a better, healthier life.
Do I miss eating like I used to before surgery? Well, once in awhile, but it's like missing a fun but toxic friendship that I finally had to cut out of my life forever. I still can eat some snacks, but I just don't crave those fried, empty carb foods the way I used to.
Best. Decision. Ever. Good luck as you begin making the best choices for your future, whether with or without surgery. We are a loving, caring, supportive group of people that are here to listen and try to help if we can. ❤❤❤❤
A few years ago, I had a Nissen Fundoplication to repair a severe hernia. My entire stomach had pushed up into my chest and crumpled my esophagus. My doctor says the sleeve would likely push up into my chest again and the risk is too great. There is very little risk of that happening with roux-en-y.
That hernia and it’s problems sound serious. It sounds like the dr is being very conscious of those problems. I was 62 when I had my RNY surgery last year. I am down a total of 120 pounds at this point in time. My loss has slowed but not my determination. WLS is not the easy way out. It is work, effort, attitude and perseverance. It is not a diet. It is a new approach to how you look and think of food. May your team help you as you enter the process, this is a journey and and adventure in many ways. On the other hand you have all of us to offer support and an outlet when things seem overwhelming. Be safe and have fun.
I am going though this exact same thing. I was * supposed to have the hernia repair and RNY at the same time, but had to stop the RNY because they found golf ball size "masses" in my colon. Still waiting for the biopsy on that :/. This isn't about weight loss for me really, that's just a bonus. This is about severe GERD that makes me vomit frequently, and chronic esophagitis. RNY is the ONLY * cure for GERD. The hernia repair was additional. Currently ( while I wait for a new game plan) the repair causes me to burp more, but I'm still vomiting acid. I'm praying that I can resolve the other issue soon so that I can STOP. THROWING. UP!!!
I am 61 (62 in November) and expect to have the surgery before the month is over. I have looked at myself in the mirror time and time again trying to "just accept that I'm fat". But it never works for more than a day. My body hurts, my arthritis hurts, and honestly, my heart and mind hurts, and I'm tied of it! We're a bit older, we're going to take a bit longer to heal - but- we WILL heal! Let your sister decide for herself her lot, do this for you! It's gonna be a bit of a journey, but I'm ready. Let's do this together!
Bridge1967
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I had the same thought at 55, but, man, my arthritis in my knee and other things llike high cholesterol are my inspiration for surgery. Hoping to live with less pain and prevent other joints giving out due to my weight.
I’m 62 in November also! The 13th specifically. I eat right and exercise and I can’t lose a pound to save my life. I’ve had my bad knee and both hips replaced so my arthritis isn’t an issue anymore. I feel trapped in this fat body!
Lesa Marie
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My doctor does not recommend any bariatric surgery over 55. I’m not sure why cause I never asked as it didn’t pertain to me. If it’s something you are really interested in then I would definitely reach out to a doctor and see what their thoughts are on it. Good luck!
One other thought I had, since I was 62 I thought of how long it would take to lose the weight without the surgery. I figured I would be in my 80’s when I would have lost enough weight and I really didn’t want to take that long. Especially since I was only losing 2-3 pounds per month by food tracking. That worked out to 20-27 pounds per year, I decided the surgery would be in my benefit. Not only that but after surgery I was getting to the point that I couldn’t walk more than 50 feet at a time. So when I reached the weight goal for hip replacement surgery in oct I felt like I had really done a good thing for my life. I can walk more now I even use a 13 inch mower to mow with and I get over 11,000 steps in the process. So it counts as exercise. It is getting easier to climb stair or even the pool ladder. I have some bursitis from the surgery but again I can be active and walk.
Lesa Marie
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Diane, if it weren’t for you I would have never known this about Omeprazole. I’ve been researching this off and on today and am quite shocked. I hope to be off of it in the near future. I can’t stand taking anything other than vitamins.
I'll be 62 Nov 6th. I have issues with my feet. I try to walk as much as I can, but sometimes it's a challenge. I once lost weight doing keto, but I had some life challenges and it just doesn't work for me anymore.
Although I am about 60 pounds overweight, this isn't about weight loss for me, that's a beautiful bonus. My issue is severe GERD that is affecting a number of other issues including a chronic condition in my esophagus. RNY is the only CURE for it. So I'm gonna take this journey.
My friend, you are not trapped in your body, you're being held hostage by your *mind. Fortunately, you have thousands of friendlies who happen to have keys to that cage! We're gonna rock it!!
Omeprazole is bad juju for bones, and I'm speaking from experience. I have osteoporosis and that is contraindicated, but I've had to do SOMETHING because my GERD was so, soooo bad. I was prescribed calcium supplements to " balance the bone leech" the Omeprazole does. In turn, high doses of calcium can cause kidney stones (which I have chronic issues with)! For me - my RNY is going to be a huge step towards fixing several on going issues.
I completely understand, and I really, REALLY don't want to vomit! I am careful and choosey about what I eat, but sometimes even water will give me reflux. Trust me, I've been walking this road for years. There is some evidence that my problems were created by the burn pit issues in Iraq.
It is my hope, and the Drs belief, that most of my issues can and will be fixed by this surgery.