Hi 'Ya Oldies......

I just found this forum, been on OH for a while. I guess this is where I belong as I am 63...........

Has anyone my age, or near my age had DS and is so how did it treat you?


Thanks, Butch

I don't know anyone on here that has had DS.  I know there is a DS Forum.  I'm sure someone will pipe in if they've had the DS. We are good about piping in,.

Yep, we're all over 50 here... Welcome.

Janet

 Hi Butch  you will love this 50 plus site.  no fighting. I love it.    very helpful.  great bunch.Doris QC.

Hello and Welcome to OFF!!

I only know one person that had DS and she isn't on this board. I really don't know much about it.

Good luck ....hugs.....connie d

Hi and welcome, Butch.

I don't know anyone on this forum who has had DS. I knew a couple of people in Michigan who had it, but no one over 50.

Hi Butch
Not trying to run you off...quite the contrary!  But since no one here responded as having the DS, thought I would direct you to the DS forum:  click on forums, surgery type, the first one listed is your DS forum.

But no need to leave us!  You are welcomed to join in and educate us! ;-)
Happy New Year and good luck with your research
Nancy aka Sunray

Thanks!  

Hang in there there has to be someone on this site that had DS.   I am pre-Lapband.  People have been busy over Xmas.     Doris  QC.

Hi Butch,
I had a DS when I was 54.  Have you had yours yet?  Mine has been wonderful--it's the best thing I've done for myself.  Before surgery, I had diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, bulging disks in my spine and collapsed ligaments/arches in my ankles.  Now my diabetes is in remission and I no longer have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.  I don't have pain in my spine and ankles constantly like I did before and my ankles can be repaired now.  One thing I really like about the DS is that I can eat anything I want.  I stop when I'm full.  I don't have the cravings I did before surgery.  I'm pretty pleased and looking forward to this new year!  Welcome to this message board!
Cassie

No I am just starting a 6 month Dr supervised weight loss plan that is required by my ins. The only Dr that does the DS in Indiana has told me that she does not usually do them on people over 60 but I have found other surgeons that do. There is no medical basis for the age limit that I can find.