Age am I too old?

[Lillyvirgo]

I am 66 and going to have the sleeve done to lose weight for health reason The Dr says it is ok at that age is anyone over 60 having it done I would like how you are doing

 

[JudyNY]

Lilly, I am 66 too and had my surgery this past June. You will go through lots of pre-surgery testing to make sure you are up to surgery, so I wouldn't worry about it. I feel at our age it is better not to have the extra weight. Best of luck to you!

 

[Roseanne37]

Lilly, I was 70 years old when I had my sleeve done in August. I had it done primarily done for health reasons. Before the surgery, I was worried about my age, but my Dr. assured me that I would be fine. I was very lucky and had no problems at all. The first day after surgery, I felt some discomfort, but I was medicated and slept afterwards and all night. The next morning, I was able to walk the halls and had a good day. I listened to my Dr and nutritionist to the "T". If I was on liquids, I stayed on liquids, if I was on pureed food, I stayed on pureed, etc. etc. I am now on adding all foods back into my diet and have had no problems. The best part was while in the hospital, I was taken off of 3 Rx's and a couple of weeks ago, my primary Dr. took my blood test and took me off of all Rx's, expect 2. I have to go back after the holidays for another blood test and he feels that my blood pressure Rx might be lowered. Also, I take my 4 vitamins a day and I no longer take any supplements. Am I a happy camper, YES!! Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask!

 

[Smalldog]

I am 66 and going to have the sleeve done to lose weight for health reason The Dr says it is ok at that age is anyone over 60 having it done I would like how you are doing

Hi, I am post opp almost 3 months .I just turned 66 last week. I had a gastric by pass. Did fine and doing fine. Off all blood pressure meds, down almost 70 #s. You will be fine and feel so much better. Keep us posted.

 

[Elidh]

I was sleeved this past July at age 67. Very smooth recovery and minimal discomfort (no pain) and have progressed through the food stages easily. No worries!

 

[Rmezzo]

I am 66 and going to have the sleeve done to lose weight for health reason The Dr says it is ok at that age is anyone over 60 having it done I would like how you are doing

I was 67 this summer when I had the sleeve.I have been very lucky,no problems.

 

[missyinacage]

Can I just say I LOVE THIS THREAD!! So often we get side tracked by our age as if because we're X amount of years, the quality of the remaining years does not matter. If you have even 1 year left, you deserve to have it be the best you can possibly make it. As long as the doctor believes it is safe for you to do so, I think you should go for it. Good luck.

 

[Elidh]

I agree with you, Missy! I just retired last year, and decided I didn’t want to spend my retirement years struggling with weight as I have for so many years!

 

[Mary Beth]

I am also 66, I figure that I probably have at least 25 years ahead of me, and do not want to spent it diabetic and overweight if possible.

 

[JudyNY]

I am also 66, I figure that I probably have at least 25 years ahead of me, and do not want to spent it diabetic and overweight if possible.

And most of us slow down as we age, so the extra weight does make it harder to move comfortably.

 

[Rmezzo]

I am also 66, I figure that I probably have at least 25 years ahead of me, and do not want to spent it diabetic and overweight if possible.

I was 67 and had the surgery,no more high blood pressure. I was also taken off my diabetic drugs.I can move better and walk longer.

 

[sparkplug]

I am 67 and just had my band removed after 12 years. My pressure is okay and my A1C is 5 which they say is great. I choose to not go through anymore bariatric surgery since this has not been a walk in the park for me. I had gained back 45 pds since the band was put in but I think I can eat more cautiously now since I am not going to use surgery again. Age is not the factor, my choice is based on keeping healthy to be able to take care of my husband.

 

[JudyNY]

I am 67 and just had my band removed after 12 years. My pressure is okay and my A1C is 5 which they say is great. I choose to not go through anymore bariatric surgery since this has not been a walk in the park for me. I had gained back 45 pds since the band was put in but I think I can eat more cautiously now since I am not going to use surgery again. Age is not the factor, my choice is based on keeping healthy to be able to take care of my husband.

I wish you the very best!

 

[PrimaDonna]

I know a gal who had the Lap Band done at age 75!
she sailed through it

 

[To i]

Lilly, I was 70 years old when I had my sleeve done in August. I had it done primarily done for health reasons. Before the surgery, I was worried about my age, but my Dr. assured me that I would be fine. I was very lucky and had no problems at all. The first day after surgery, I felt some discomfort, but I was medicated and slept afterwards and all night. The next morning, I was able to walk the halls and had a good day. I listened to my Dr and nutritionist to the "T". If I was on liquids, I stayed on liquids, if I was on pureed food, I stayed on pureed, etc. etc. I am now on adding all foods back into my diet and have had no problems. The best part was while in the hospital, I was taken off of 3 Rx's and a couple of weeks ago, my primary Dr. took my blood test and took me off of all Rx's, expect 2. I have to go back after the holidays for another blood test and he feels that my blood pressure Rx might be lowered. Also, I take my 4 vitamins a day and I no longer take any supplements. Am I a happy camper, YES!! Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask!

I’m so grateful! I am 70 also and was wondering if I was too old.

 

[To i]

I have Medicare part A & B. Not advantage. How long did you have to wait?

 

[moremeatplease]

This is very encouraging to know. Thank you all, even though this is an old post.

 

[Bill sperry]

He the gastric bypass at 68 . It wasn’t a problem

 

[KelsoBelle]

I will be 69 in a couple of months and had sleeve bypass surgery 3 weeks ago. I decided that if I was going to live even a few more years that the surgery was the way to go. This will give me the opportunity to live a lot longer (Lord willing) and with a better quality of life. I've watched my husband struggle after having a stroke at age 64 and knew I didn't want that to be in my immediate future. 70 is not too old. Best wishes.