Lillyvirgo
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I am 66 and going to have the sleeve done to lose weight for health reason The Dr says it is ok at that age is anyone over 60 having it done I would like how you are doing
Hi, I am post opp almost 3 months .I just turned 66 last week. I had a gastric by pass. Did fine and doing fine. Off all blood pressure meds, down almost 70 #s. You will be fine and feel so much better. Keep us posted.I am 66 and going to have the sleeve done to lose weight for health reason The Dr says it is ok at that age is anyone over 60 having it done I would like how you are doing
I was 67 this summer when I had the sleeve.I have been very lucky,no problems.I am 66 and going to have the sleeve done to lose weight for health reason The Dr says it is ok at that age is anyone over 60 having it done I would like how you are doing
And most of us slow down as we age, so the extra weight does make it harder to move comfortably.I am also 66, I figure that I probably have at least 25 years ahead of me, and do not want to spent it diabetic and overweight if possible.
I was 67 and had the surgery,no more high blood pressure. I was also taken off my diabetic drugs.I can move better and walk longer.I am also 66, I figure that I probably have at least 25 years ahead of me, and do not want to spent it diabetic and overweight if possible.
I am 67 and just had my band removed after 12 years. My pressure is okay and my A1C is 5 which they say is great. I choose to not go through anymore bariatric surgery since this has not been a walk in the park for me. I had gained back 45 pds since the band was put in but I think I can eat more cautiously now since I am not going to use surgery again. Age is not the factor, my choice is based on keeping healthy to be able to take care of my husband.
I’m so grateful! I am 70 also and was wondering if I was too old.Lilly, I was 70 years old when I had my sleeve done in August. I had it done primarily done for health reasons. Before the surgery, I was worried about my age, but my Dr. assured me that I would be fine. I was very lucky and had no problems at all. The first day after surgery, I felt some discomfort, but I was medicated and slept afterwards and all night. The next morning, I was able to walk the halls and had a good day. I listened to my Dr and nutritionist to the "T". If I was on liquids, I stayed on liquids, if I was on pureed food, I stayed on pureed, etc. etc. I am now on adding all foods back into my diet and have had no problems. The best part was while in the hospital, I was taken off of 3 Rx's and a couple of weeks ago, my primary Dr. took my blood test and took me off of all Rx's, expect 2. I have to go back after the holidays for another blood test and he feels that my blood pressure Rx might be lowered. Also, I take my 4 vitamins a day and I no longer take any supplements. Am I a happy camper, YES!! Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask!