I am almost 60, Is it still worth it to get the VSG?

I haven't had my surgery yet, but OMG YES YES YES YES a thousand times YES!!!   I will be sleeved June 28, one month shy of turning 65 and I had the same questions you are having until I did some serious thinking.  I have two major comorbidities:  Type II Diabetes and Stage III Chronic Kidney Disease plus advanced stage arthritis in my back.  Yours are different, but I'm here to tell you that many excellent scientific studies show that most comorbidities can be stabilized, improved, and even seemingly "CURED" with bariatric surgery.   No, the surgery isn't going to cure the arthritis, but losing weight should help with the constant pain.  That's how I came to the conclusion that this is the way I needed to go to at least TRY to live a longer, more healthful life.

Maybe I am reading too much into what you said about "if it is really worth it to do this, since I am almost age 60"......almost sounds like you don't feel you're valuable or worth the journey to a happier, healthier life.  I apologize if I misunderstood, but those words reminded me of how I felt when I was told 2.5 years ago that a lot of Stage III CKD patients have only 5-7 years before dialysis/renal failure/transplant/or death.  It was so demoralizing that I wouldn't replace a worn bra because I didn't know if I would live long enough to get use out of it.  I laugh about it now, but at the time, I cried.
 
YOU ARE WORTH IT.  YOU ARE WORTH the process of getting approved, of going through the surgery and the tough work ahead.  Age is irrelevant.   Heck, I think I'm the oldest person posting here, and in 5 days, this  64 years and 11 months "recycled teenager" will get her sleeve. 

I hope this helps you.............feel free to PM if you need someone to talk to about this some more. 

Good Luck   

Ree
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 It is absolutely worth it.  I had VSG surgery at almost 58 and feel better than I have in years. I would do it again.  

 ABSOLUTELY! I was 62 when I had mine and will be 63 in October. I am so very glad I did this.my pre- op highest weight was 284; 274 when I had the surgery.i follow the plan nearly perfectly and it has changed my life in so mant ways. You are the only one who can really answer the question, but if age is your only concern, go for it!

Got mine at 71 1/2 years old (3 1/2 years ago), and would do it again in a heartbeat!

HTH and hugs,

Phred

A resounding YES from me too.

I just turned 62 last week - had my surgery 5 months ago. I decided to go for it because I knew I would not lose and maintain a healthy weight on my own. Been there and tried to do that for the last 40 years -- wasn't going to happen.

I decided that I didn't want to live the last few decades of my life in pain because of carrying so much weight. Since surgery my arthritis pain has been drastically reduced -- able to control it with Tylenol instead of Voltaren twice a day.

 I was 59.  I say run don't walk to your nearest surgical center.  

Oh yes!  A thousand times yes!  I was 47 when I had my surgery, but within 3 weeks I was off my cpap.  That alone was such a blessing!  I immediately came off of blood meds and diabetes medication (for borderline pre-diabetes).  I feel as though I was literally days away from full blown diabetes.  You will have so much more energy to play with those grandbabies!  I truly thank God every morning for my surgery!  I feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to have my vsg.  I'm a whole new person now!!  Best wishes to you!

 I was 59 (now 62).  I look and feel 20 years younger.  Walking 5 miles easily where I couldn't walk around the block before.  Maintaining a hundred pound weight loss.  Wearing size 10-12.  The only problem I have now is a shopping addiction!  You will be so glad you did this. 

I was 51.  I feel  better than I have in 15 years.  It is like a time machine, I can just feel myself getting younger and younger.  I didn't know how old I felt until I set some of the excess weight down.  So worth it!!