Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I have a friend who had it at 60. She had some complications, but they weren't due to her age (kidney stones, ulcers, etc.) She had it rough for 5 or 6 months, but she is doing great now and is so glad she did it. Hope that helps. TJ > Hello I have never posted before I have been thinking about this > surgery for about a year and fround out insurance wants a year of > weigh ins, same story different person,but that is not my qustion. My > qustion is about my mother her pcp has said she the perfect candidate > for this she has all the co-mor HP GERD Diabetis the hole nine > yards.She has had alot of testes,and except for her co-mors and knees > she is ok,but now to my question how old is the oldest person you > know who has had this surgery,oh by the way she is 62 years > old.Thanks Frances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Frances, I had my surgery on August 11, on November 11 I will be 58. I think I maybe the oldest here. I have lost 32 pounds and feel fine. I have Blue Chip and in their June (?) membership magazine they had an article about a 62 year old man who had the surgery and was doing fine. Pat in RI > Hello I have never posted before I have been thinking about this > surgery for about a year and fround out insurance wants a year of > weigh ins, same story different person,but that is not my qustion. My > qustion is about my mother her pcp has said she the perfect candidate > for this she has all the co-mor HP GERD Diabetis the hole nine > yards.She has had alot of testes,and except for her co-mors and knees > she is ok,but now to my question how old is the oldest person you > know who has had this surgery,oh by the way she is 62 years > old.Thanks Frances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I think I'm the oldest one here, I will be 60 in December. My Dr says he doesn't have an age limit, it depends on the individual. I had my surgery on July 22 and I'm down 40 pounds as of today. And I feel great! More energy than I thought I'd ever have again. Re: age limit Frances, I had my surgery on August 11, on November 11 I will be 58. I think I maybe the oldest here. I have lost 32 pounds and feel fine. I have Blue Chip and in their June (?) membership magazine they had an article about a 62 year old man who had the surgery and was doing fine. Pat in RI > Hello I have never posted before I have been thinking about this > surgery for about a year and fround out insurance wants a year of > weigh ins, same story different person,but that is not my qustion. My > qustion is about my mother her pcp has said she the perfect candidate > for this she has all the co-mor HP GERD Diabetis the hole nine > yards.She has had alot of testes,and except for her co-mors and knees > she is ok,but now to my question how old is the oldest person you > know who has had this surgery,oh by the way she is 62 years > old.Thanks Frances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Frances, I know I¹ve heard of people well into their 60¹s having the surgery. This is dependent on the doctor of course, a good doctor will be able to give you and your mother the best advise. Best of luck for both of you! -- Sagel Burns Lap RNY April 9, 2004 (-80 lbs.) 348/268/140 (begin/current/goal) carrie@... - www.carrieburns.net > Hello I have never posted before I have been thinking about this > surgery for about a year and fround out insurance wants a year of > weigh ins, same story different person,but that is not my qustion. My > qustion is about my mother her pcp has said she the perfect candidate > for this she has all the co-mor HP GERD Diabetis the hole nine > yards.She has had alot of testes,and except for her co-mors and knees > she is ok,but now to my question how old is the oldest person you > know who has had this surgery,oh by the way she is 62 years > old.Thanks Frances > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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