Question:
Does age seem to affect the window of time that we have to loose this weight?
Or better still, in what area does age make a difference as in I would assume that a 25 yr old would have much more forgiving skin elasticity than a 50 yr old, and does a younger post op seem to loose weight faster? — Sherry H. (posted on August 18, 2001)
August 18, 2001
I am 61 and had my open RNY surgery in May. My surgery was fine and I am
loosing weight but not as fast as the younger patients are. I think that
the reason is the lack of exercise. I have arthritis in both knees and
through the years that I carried my 300 lb weight, I damaged them alot. So
walking any distance is still hard. However, now that I have lost 56 lbs,
my pain is less and there are some days that I don't have to take my
medication if I don't exert myself too much. If your still active and can
walk and exercise, even moderately, your weight will melt at a steady pace.
Mary in NC
— Mary W.
August 18, 2001
Well I'm 58 waiting on surgery.
I have read a zillion posts here. I think there are so many things that
determine that..not necessarily age.
I think the factor is how well you tolerate the surgery, the pain, your own
condition (how much you weigh..what type of problems you have eg leg, knee
pain ) and what medications you are on. I think age pays a part..of
course...especially because of the exercise...but I don't think it's the
major issue. (hope im right) ha
— Jackiis
August 18, 2001
I was 50 when I had my surgery I reached my goal in 13 months 145 lbs from
278 , no complications and I was blessed with good skin elasticity. There
are younger people who struggle and younger people who lose easily you
really can't compare because you really don't know how closely a person
follows nutritional guidelines .
— Rose A.
August 26, 2001
I agree, I am 49 and yes it seems to be a bit harder but I think it is due
to my amount of activity. Activity plays an important role in weight gain,
as do certain medications, etc. I am 5 months out, and loosing ok, but
slowing down. Now that I feel better am starting to become more active.
Since I am limited in what exercise I can do I have opted for a treadmill.
I had a choice of swimming or getting a treadmill, as low stress exercise,
and walking is all I can do forever due to other health issues. I am
finding that now the exercise part is going to play a big factor in what I
loose. Not so much my age group. Debbie
— Debbie S.
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