Gastric bypass surgery in May..Im 70

[Cookme12]

Hi
I am 70 and having gastric bypass in May. I am very nervous..really want feed back from people about my age if possible on how the procedure went for them. I am borderline diabetic and have a bad back and hoping I can improve my condition through this surgery...I have read about 10 books on this, but talking with someone who has done this would really help me.

 

[3momchaos]

Welcome!! I’m not near your age, but I wanted to say congratulations on taking this awesome journey for your health. I think people of all ages find it beneficial.

 

[Cookme12]

Welcome!! I’m not near your age, but I wanted to say congratulations on taking this awesome journey for your health. I think people of all ages find it beneficial.

 

[Cookme12]

Thank you, I feel I am really going to need support through this..a bit scared, but positive that this will work for me.

 

[JudyNY]

Welcome Cookme to our group! I am near your age and had VSG last year at the age of 66. I've lost 123 lbs so far which includes pre-surgery weight loss. I didn't have diabetes but so many people have come off medication following surgery. I do have high blood pressure and so far have eliminated one of my bp meds (I was on 2). My back pain is gone and I am so much more energetic and mobile. I don't regret having the surgery at all, it is what I needed to do.

 

[Rmezzo]

I was 67 and diabetic after surgery I am no longer diabetic and surgery was not bad. The only problem I am having now is not flashes, I dont know if this is normal or not. Good luck with your surgery I wished I had it done sooner.

 

[Elidh]

Hey there Cookme - I had gastric sleeve this past July at just 2 months short of 68. I was fortunate and had an easy recovery and love the results thus far. Only wish I’d done this years ago. You will be fine!

 

[Cookme12]

Thank you all for your positive feedback , I feel better about moving forward..
Did anyone experience hair loss?

 

[Elidh]

I had increased hair shedding starting 4 mos. post-op. I am 7 mos. post-op now, and the shedding has slowed down to pretty much normal.

 

[JudyNY]

Thank you all for your positive feedback , I feel better about moving forward..
Did anyone experience hair loss?

Yes, I had experienced hair loss about 3-4 months out which lasted maybe 2 months. It is growing back (I am 7 1/2 months out). I decided to get 2 wigs. I only wear them once in a while because most of the time I am home. I didn't "have" to get the wigs, but I wanted to, for the fun of it. But I have to say the hair loss is the least of my worries. Try not to worry about it.

 

[Rmezzo]

Three months after surgery my hair was falling out ,it is starting to come in thicker now.
My doctor have me Rogaine to help.

 

[Neecey]

Hi
I am 70 and having gastric bypass in May. I am very nervous..really want feed back from people about my age if possible on how the procedure went for them. I am borderline diabetic and have a bad back and hoping I can improve my condition through this surgery...I have read about 10 books on this, but talking with someone who has done this would really help me.

Welcome Cookme to our group! I am near your age and had VSG last year at the age of 66. I've lost 123 lbs so far which includes pre-surgery weight loss. I didn't have diabetes but so many people have come off medication following surgery. I do have high blood pressure and so far have eliminated one of my bp meds (I was on 2). My back pain is gone and I am so much more energetic and mobile. I don't regret having the surgery at all, it is what I needed to do.

 

[Neecey]

I’m so sorry -I’m new to this forum and learning how to post!!

Cookme, I was so glad to see your post. I’m looking into gastric sleeve and am 68. I assumed I was too old until I read an article that said I may not be. I’m nervous too, and I haven’t even started the process yet! But we CAN do this - loved JudyNY’s response!

 

[Cookme12]

It's so good to have support! Thank you for your comments, it really helps. In a couple of weeks I have a conversation with my doctor and March my last dietitian appointment before surgery date is scheduled..and I start my liquid diet...almost there.