Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Maggilu, Given your age I would go for surgery right away! The older you get the more risky surgery gets. If you otherwise in decent health then most doctors will do the DS at age 66. They will probably want to test you more extensively. As for the diet, you can try it while you prep. for surgery at the same time. Any weight you loose before surgery will help. If you loose so fast that you find out by the time you get a consultation that you don't need the surgery then great! On the other hand, I rather suspect it will be difficult for you. The DS surgeons are very busy and I would reccomend making a consult appointment TODAY! You will probably have to wait 2-3 month for your appointment. You can try dieting in the mean time. Hull > Hi, > I've been faithfully lurking and appreciating all the information on this > list, > as well as tons of support and understanding. > > I am 66 years old which is beyond the age that mostsurgeons prefer. I am > NOT resigned to living the rest of my life as MO,(BMI is now up to 46) > but have a question. (I think I may have one more diet attempt in me, > before I start the surgery quest.) I have been dieting since I was 12 years > old, but have had NO success with diet efforts for the past 25 years when > I have really been obese. Many refer to dieting and gaining back, but > I have never lost. > > I have a new physician who thinks I have screwed up my metabolism, etc > through the WRONG approaches to dieting - mainly low fat, low calorie, > fasting, > meal replacement formulas, etc. Now I am insulin resistant (Syndrome X) and > she wants me to try - yeah,you guessed it - high protein, moderate fat, and > restricted carbs. > > I have begun an exercise program - 3 times a week at the gym with a > trainer - > and learning to eat healthy instead of " dieting " . Any comments? > > Maggilu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Maggilu, Given your age I would go for surgery right away! The older you get the more risky surgery gets. If you otherwise in decent health then most doctors will do the DS at age 66. They will probably want to test you more extensively. As for the diet, you can try it while you prep. for surgery at the same time. Any weight you loose before surgery will help. If you loose so fast that you find out by the time you get a consultation that you don't need the surgery then great! On the other hand, I rather suspect it will be difficult for you. The DS surgeons are very busy and I would reccomend making a consult appointment TODAY! You will probably have to wait 2-3 month for your appointment. You can try dieting in the mean time. Hull > Hi, > I've been faithfully lurking and appreciating all the information on this > list, > as well as tons of support and understanding. > > I am 66 years old which is beyond the age that mostsurgeons prefer. I am > NOT resigned to living the rest of my life as MO,(BMI is now up to 46) > but have a question. (I think I may have one more diet attempt in me, > before I start the surgery quest.) I have been dieting since I was 12 years > old, but have had NO success with diet efforts for the past 25 years when > I have really been obese. Many refer to dieting and gaining back, but > I have never lost. > > I have a new physician who thinks I have screwed up my metabolism, etc > through the WRONG approaches to dieting - mainly low fat, low calorie, > fasting, > meal replacement formulas, etc. Now I am insulin resistant (Syndrome X) and > she wants me to try - yeah,you guessed it - high protein, moderate fat, and > restricted carbs. > > I have begun an exercise program - 3 times a week at the gym with a > trainer - > and learning to eat healthy instead of " dieting " . Any comments? > > Maggilu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Maggilu, I agree with what said......Im 57 and had my surgery last Nov. Joe Frost, another one on this list is in his early 60s and had his surgery 2 weeks after mine. His diabetes and congestive heart failure are all cured! If you think this is the way for you to go, then go for it! Age should not be a factor if you are in relatively good health. Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 Maggilu, I agree with what said......Im 57 and had my surgery last Nov. Joe Frost, another one on this list is in his early 60s and had his surgery 2 weeks after mine. His diabetes and congestive heart failure are all cured! If you think this is the way for you to go, then go for it! Age should not be a factor if you are in relatively good health. Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 I suggest that you get a new doctor. If your doctor is so ignorant of the inability of MO folks to diet and keep weight off, you may as well be getting medical advice from your hair dresser. Or you can collect journal articles and hope to further her medical education. For that you ought to be paid. I am nearly 7 months post op, have lost about 90+ lb, feel great, started with a BMI of 47.6, feel fab and expect to have a glorious celebration of my 65th birthday next month. (this month in places where it is past midnight) in Seattle > > I am 66 years old which is beyond the age that mostsurgeons prefer. I am > NOT resigned to living the rest of my life as MO,(BMI is now up to 46) > but have a question. (I think I may have one more diet attempt in me, > before I start the surgery quest.) I have been dieting since I was 12 years > old, but have had NO success with diet efforts for the past 25 years when > I have really been obese. Many refer to dieting and gaining back, but > I have never lost. > > I have a new physician who thinks I have screwed up my metabolism, etc > through the WRONG approaches to dieting - mainly low fat, low calorie, > fasting, > meal replacement formulas, etc. Now I am insulin resistant (Syndrome X) and > she wants me to try - yeah,you guessed it - high protein, moderate fat, and > restricted carbs. > > I have begun an exercise program - 3 times a week at the gym with a > trainer - > and learning to eat healthy instead of " dieting " . Any comments? > > Maggilu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 I suggest that you get a new doctor. If your doctor is so ignorant of the inability of MO folks to diet and keep weight off, you may as well be getting medical advice from your hair dresser. Or you can collect journal articles and hope to further her medical education. For that you ought to be paid. I am nearly 7 months post op, have lost about 90+ lb, feel great, started with a BMI of 47.6, feel fab and expect to have a glorious celebration of my 65th birthday next month. (this month in places where it is past midnight) in Seattle > > I am 66 years old which is beyond the age that mostsurgeons prefer. I am > NOT resigned to living the rest of my life as MO,(BMI is now up to 46) > but have a question. (I think I may have one more diet attempt in me, > before I start the surgery quest.) I have been dieting since I was 12 years > old, but have had NO success with diet efforts for the past 25 years when > I have really been obese. Many refer to dieting and gaining back, but > I have never lost. > > I have a new physician who thinks I have screwed up my metabolism, etc > through the WRONG approaches to dieting - mainly low fat, low calorie, > fasting, > meal replacement formulas, etc. Now I am insulin resistant (Syndrome X) and > she wants me to try - yeah,you guessed it - high protein, moderate fat, and > restricted carbs. > > I have begun an exercise program - 3 times a week at the gym with a > trainer - > and learning to eat healthy instead of " dieting " . Any comments? > > Maggilu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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