Age 57

I dont know why but for some reason I'm thinking I must be the oldest guy on the forum having my RNY on Thursday.  Anyone else had it done after age 55? 

In any case, onward.  I'm looking forward to it in order to make to the finish line in life.   Thanks.

Naw, you're definitely not the oldest ... plenty of people here had theirs in their 60s (Pat Root, for one).

Welcome to OFF. Stick around ... it's good to have another guy here. Good luck on Thursday.

Thanks Eileen.  I'm self pay so besides all the other reasons I should have this done, I have $24,000 additional reasons to be accountable and motivated.

I had mine at 56.  Age wasn't the issue.  My health was.  Easy decision.  But my insurance paid for it.  Good luck to you.

My husband has his RNY in August, 2010, he's 57.  He's doing great!!!  No complications and better health.  He's loving his 91 lb.  weight loss.  I think he's got approx. 50 lbs. more to go before he's at goal.  He says he'd recommend it anyone...it saved his life!!

Best of luck to  you on your new adventure.

Cindy

Hi Self,
   I had my RNY on 1/11/11 at the ripe old age of 60. Best thing I've done for myself. I'm already off several meds. I can move easily even though I still use a walker. I'm looking forward to the day I no longer need it. I would do it all again.   Mag  

I am in the pipeline for WLS and turned 58 on Friday.

Dear SP,

I was 61 when I had my RnY in october, 2008.  I will be 65 in December, and feel better than I have in years.  I had to have some extra testing done due to my age [cardiac eval] but all went well.  I had about the most optimum post-op course imaginable--virtually no pain, diabetic sugars normalized within a week, and back to work in 8 days.  Not everyone has the same post-op course, but whatever yours it, you just take it a day at a time. 

Good luck with your surgery and with the great adventure you are about to embark on.  I don't think you will regret this for a minute!  Keep coming back and let everyone know how you are doing.


Meanwhile, good wishes to all in recovery today and prayers and hope to all who are struggling. 

Judy G from Waltham, MA [aka Shelto1946]

Thanks everyone!

Don't sweat it.  I am  54 and did it for my health.  I am post op 12 days and I feel wonderful.  My sugar levels are normal, I am moving around better than I have in a long time!!  You go for it.

Priscilla