AGE RELATED

I will be 56 on my surgery date.   Has anyone been around this age when you had your gastric bypass.  Did you have any complications? How were your weight loss results?  I'm a little concerned, most people seem to be much younger.

I was about 10 years younger than you when I had my RNY six years ago, but I know two women who were over 50 when they had RNY and both have done well. One of them has a LOT of wrinkly skin, but she lost ALL of her excess weight.  The other woman lost most of the weight.

Lora

I was 60 when I had my rny.  I am just one pound away from my goal, so my weight loss has been very good.  My date was 12/20/12.  I had two complications, both very minor - first, I was allergic to the surgical glue keeping my laparoscopic incisions closed, so I got itchy hives.  I used a cortisone cream on the glue sites, and that went away in just a day or two.  Second, one of my incisions became infected; it was the one by my navel.  I expect it became infected because of my elastic waistbands rubbing against it.  Again, I got some antibiotic cream and some pills and it was fine within a week or two.  The only regret I have about the whole thing is that I didn't do it sooner.  Also, I have some loose skin on my arms and my face and neck aren't as firm as they were when they were plumped and full.  My belly isn't as bad as I feared it would be, and I have no plans to have any surgery to take off excess skin.  Good luck!

I was exactly 56 years old also.  Had my RNY in April, 4 months ago and loosing weight a little slower than the young folks, but I have no complaints.  Had no complications, went home the next day.  I took 6 weeks off of work because I had plenty of time on the books (State Worker) but I could have went back after 3 weeks.  I feel great, go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week, walk at work and eating healthy foods with no problems.  Go for it! 

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You look fantastic, thank you for the pictures

I just had my RNY on 7/30 at age 62 - almost 63 as of Aug. 30th!  Only problem I had was immediately after because I don't do anesthesia well - nausea and dizzy for about 24 hours.  At less than 2 weeks out I am down 10 pounds from my get home from hospital weight and am exercising daily.  I love the Leslie Sansone Walk at Home video and by pushing through I can do the 3 mile one - about 45 minutes of really aerobic walking.  So you'll do fine and be like me - wish insurance companies covered this surgery years ago!

I had my surgery 8/1/2012 at age 56.  I have lost 150 pounds with few problems.  I do have hypoglycemia but that is not because of age.

Surgery date 5/14/12 and I'm down over 200 lbs. I was 54 when I had my surgery. All's good !

I'm 55 and having surgery Tuesday.