Question:
age 66 related to type of surgery
iam 66 which should i have — ssellis (posted on April 29, 2008)
April 29, 2008
Age plays a part certainly, and in some instances insurers and doctors have
age cut offs. Regardless of that you should have the surgery that most
meets your needs. Research all types: Lap-Band, DS, VSG, RNY. Your surgery
should depend on overall health, BMI, and desired outcome. Did I mention
research? If not, please research all types. Best of luck
— [Deactivated Member]
April 29, 2008
I am 61 (I'll be 62 in a few days) and I had RNY on Dec. 10th. I think the
type of surgery depends on your health issues and the amount you have to
loose. I have heard that if you have over 100 lbs. RNY is best. I
personally need to loose about 150 lbs. I am down 77 lbs. as of today and
am satisfied with my progress. C. Garber
— Caroline Garber
April 29, 2008
The type of surgery is completely up to you, your family, your surgeon and
your overall health and goals. Please thoroughly research all and decide
which is the right one for you.
Good luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC
— DawnVic
April 29, 2008
I was 64 when I had my rny and lost 150 pounds, I only regret I did not
get it sooner. Im stuck at 202 but still better than 350. the surgery
changed my life. I did live in alabama at the time and the cut off was age
65 then. I say Go for it if you can.
— sybiliowa
April 30, 2008
I just turned 66 on April 18 and had my RNY surgery on March 31. I had
intended to do the Lap until I went to the seminar and learned that it can
take a while to get the band at just the right amount. Too, I couldn't
stand the thought of having to run to my doctor for fills (he is 150 miles
from me). The RNY has been wonderful for me but as others have said it
should be an individual decision based on your on body. Even though I
haven't had as much to lose as some, I still felt RNY was my best option.
— ShirleyF
April 30, 2008
Sandra, you should have books from the library, and ton of internet
research and some serious soul searching. You will get the right answer
for you. To ask a question like this on line can be dangerous for you.
There are too many questions that only you have the answer to. Health
history, ability to heal from surgery, current co-morbitities, family
support, financial decisions, complication issues. I bought a book from a
person who had wls surgery and then another book from a surgeons
perspective. They were both very helpful in different ways. My only
advice to you is this. I had a friend who was 60 when she had her wls, she
had the lap gastric bypass (rny), and did very well. But age plays a part
in the recovery and at some point she was doing things that caused her to
have a back injury. As you lose weight, you have to remember that you are
66, not 26 and take care of your body accordingly. This back injury
stunted her weight loss and has been a problem for her ever since.
Remember your age in your activity as you lose weight. Take care.
Patricia P.
— Patricia P
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