Thanks for the response. I just happened upon this link , I was beginning to think I was the only one over seventy to have this surgery. My primary care dr. wanted me to have gastric bypass 5 years ago, but I still wanted to try on my own. Even though I take Lipitor and my blood pressure is controlled by medicine, she felt i was a good candidate because I don't have any of the illness many have at my age.
If I had the surgery when it was 1st discussed, I wouldn't have known about the sleeve. Even though it's the best option, for me, I don't know anyone that has had the procedure. Kaiser Foundation, which is the largest HMO in California has just started do the sleeve.
I saw the cardiologist today, and I am scheduled for a treadmill exam. Other than the pre op that should finish all of my tests and hopefully the surgery will proceed as scheduled.
Thanks for the offer for information, be prepared I have a million questions. Mentally I don't see myself as over the hill and with the surgery I will have a new lease on life.
Marilyn'
California
atvlexpert got a reaction from gmanbat in well, no wonder!