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06-22-2007, 07:21 PM
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| Newbie |  Too old??
Hello, I'm a newbie here today and I have two questions. I am just at the beginning stage of all this as I will go to my first seminar next week. I am determined to have gastric bypass and have been considering it for some time. However, I am 54 and I'm wondering if there is anyone else on this site near my age who has had this surgery? If so, how did it go for you? I thought I was too old, but met a man recently(an angel in disguise, maybe!) who had his bypass at 60 and did great. Also, I'm wondering if anyone here is from north GA and has used the bariatric center at Lanier Park Hospital? I'm thinking about going through Obesity Solutions in Gainesville, Ga. as I've heard they are excellent. Thanks and I look forward to learning and sharing more here as I go through the process. BonBon1 |
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06-22-2007, 07:25 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,903
Weight Statistics all my life Start Date:
4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
111 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.6923076923 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.0010501995 BMI Current:
23.6252888049 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    | 
Hi. I havent a clue when it comes to the age or the area that you are in but I just wanted to pop in and say welcome to the board. I am sure someone here can and will answer your questions. Everyone is very helpful. Good luck on your journey.
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for!   KenyaR.  Lap RNY 4/19/07 |
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06-22-2007, 10:07 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |
HI i had my surgery at age of 43......but i know there are members on the board here in their 50's that have had the surgery i am sure they will chime in and say hello. I know my surgeon has a age cut off for the surgery but i dont recall what it is being it didnt apply to me! I look forward to getting to know you thru your posts welcome!
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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06-23-2007, 03:54 AM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. There are a number, more than a few, who are in their 50s here, who've had WLS, already have a date and waiting for it, or are waiting for approval and date. Basically, how your health is, will factor in more than your age for the majority of the surgeons. If your overall health is good, even if you have comorbidities, youre general physcial condtion and function is what is expected at your age level, then surgeons will at least consider doing the surgery. Other factors will be, how well will you be able to adapt to the new lifestyle you need to develop, and how long you can expect to live--as in, can you imagine someone 90 years old having this surgery? In that case, would his/her life expectancy and quality of life be worth what this surgery entails? That kind of age factor. Talk it over with your surgeon, as he/she's the one who'll do the surgery. At least, with those who are in their 50s, the surgeons won't turn you away immediately. (((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
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06-23-2007, 10:46 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,630
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
201 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
31 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.6280991736 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
28.8373469388 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Nope you not to old. LOL Hello there im Vickie welcome to the boards. I think you will find other people here who will tell you there age and you will fit right in. Im 42. From the data the surgeon handed me was they do them on patients ages 18-60. I know they have did them on older and younger also. They are the real specialist that perform these. I know the age wont be the durturent...... only a severe medical problem.
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06-23-2007, 11:33 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 6
Weight Statistics 11/29/2005 Start Date:
11/29/2005 Surgery Date:
Height: 427 lb Start Weight:
262 lb Current Weight:
250 lb Goal Weight:
165 lb Weight Loss:
12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.6416861827 % % Lost:
ASAP!! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 54 BMI Start:
36 BMI Current:
33 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Quote:
I HIGHLY recommend you have the procedure, unless your Dr. tells you you have a medical reason not to. Shalom 1.5 yrs. post op 437/262 Dr. Daniel Herron, Mt. Sinai NYC
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06-24-2007, 08:00 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Yes it is a scary but exciting time! AND were all here to cheer you on as your journey and storey begins!
__________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass |
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06-25-2007, 01:03 PM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 899
Weight Statistics 4/23/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 385 lb Start Weight:
257 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.2467532468 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Not too old, my mom is going to be 60 in Dec. and she is having the surgery next month! Roz
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06-25-2007, 04:08 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 670
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
134 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
99 lb Weight Loss:
-6 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.4892703863 % % Lost:
Nov 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.9899902344 BMI Start:
22.9985351562 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Hey, since when is 50ish old???? LOL. I'm 53 and just waiting for insurance to approve. My doctor said I was an excellent candidate.
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