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06-22-2007, 06:21 PM
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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, 06:25 PM
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#2 (permalink)
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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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.
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06-22-2007, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
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 Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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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!
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06-23-2007, 02:54 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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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.
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06-23-2007, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
When I get there again Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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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, 10:33 PM
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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 Index54 BMI Start:
36 BMI Current:
33 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Originally Posted by BonBon1  Hello,
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 had Roux-n-y gastric bypass at 54 (nearly 55) and it has been GREAT! I am down 165 lbs, 20 inches off my waist, 4 off my neck. I can walk again!! I was never floppy fat (years of weight lifting and martial arts, I guess), so I don't have a lot of hanging skin.
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, 06:49 AM
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Hello Everybody,
Thanks so much for the info and kind replies. I will keep reading the site and follow up again as I continue with the whole process. It's a scary but exciting time!
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06-24-2007, 07:00 AM
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#8 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
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 Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Yes it is a scary but exciting time!
AND were all here to cheer you on as your
journey and storey begins!
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06-25-2007, 12:03 PM
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#9 (permalink)
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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 Index62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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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, 03:08 PM
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#10 (permalink)
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 2,952
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4935622318 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.9899902344 BMI Start:
21.7971191406 BMI Current:
21.4538574219 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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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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