Classes and Surgery at age 62
I have seen many people in their 50s and 60s here so stick around I am sure you will meet some.
Does your surgeon have a support group? If not maybe you can look around and see if their is one in your town. That is a great way to meet people who are going through the same things you are.
You probably are worrying too much but don't we all? It is the unknown after all. You will do great!
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
I, also don't have a large support group so I would be happy to be your friend through this process.
Where do you live in CA? We lived in Morgan Hill for several years.
1/2003 Lap Band Dr. Hilario Juarez
9/2005 Lap Band Removed Dr. Stephen Burpee
11/2011 RNY Dr. Stephen Burpee
Hi Barbara. I am 56 and was 54 when I had surgery. I have seen more than a few on this site that are your age or close to it when they had surgery. I too chose the RNY for the same reasons you did. This site is a wonderful place to come for support and for information. I too am retired, and I don't drive. Consequently the only support I had was this site and my family. Because of your limied support I would utilize the support group your clinic offers, if any, and search out other groups that may exist in your area. Also come here for support. I lived on this site for hours and hours each day, and I always learned something valuable from someone...the pre-ops, post-ops and veterans. I searched topics and read from all the forums. There is a lot of valuable information here. I wish you the very best and great success on your journey.