I'm noticing more young women getting surgery. I'm wondering if anyone else had it in 50 or 60s and how you did?

I am 67 & had an RNY about 3 months ago. I'm doing great! Have lost 43 # & off several meds. So far so good!

I'm 61! I'm 4 months post surgery. I've never had a problem, and I've lost 75 lbs since I started the pre-surgery liquid diet. I'm so very glad I did it.

I was 50 when I had my surgery. July will be 2 years for me! I did great! Don't regret it for a moment. Was a size 22, now a size 6!!

No I beat you all

I am 5 wks out Jan.26 and I'm 65. From a lapband.

I was 50 when I had my surgery. July will be 2 years for me! I did great! Don't regret it for a moment. Was a size 22, now a size 6!!

Oops

Sorry I missed someone that's 67.

I was 65 in December and had gastric bypass on January 16th. I'm excited for the months and years ahead. I wish I could have done it years ago but insurance was nil so had to wait for Medicare. I'm already down one size and close approaching the second. I'm so glad I did this. Good luck to you!

And I'm older than all these people at 72.

I had an open RNY is 2003. I was 53. Recovery was tough, I wont lie to you. I could barely eat a thing for a year. Constant nauseousness. I drank protein shakes so mucvh that the smell now makes me want to throw up. I lost a lot of weight that first year.

Now, they are doing much better weight loss surgeries. The gastric sleeve, and others. Wish they had been doing that back when I had the surgery! My surgery worked almost TOO well. My stomach ( a pouch) did not stretch from one ounce to 3 ounces as promised. I would guess it is 2 ounces now. I still eat tiny amounts, slowly. It is a royal PIA bu then again -I wouldnt want to be obese. In 2003, I was 5'4" and weighed 292 lbs. I am now 67, and weigh 109 lbs. It i snow a struggle to GAIN some weight! Totally weird to be in the opposing shoes. NEVER thought I would WANT to gain weight.

Weight loss surgery is NOT the "easy way out." No matter what anyone says. For whatever reasons, we eat too much and put on too many pounds. Comfort - that was my reason. Over time, that comfort cost me a great deal. I do like being thin, but I always have to balance health with my weight.

much love to you all....Annie

Thank you Annie, it is good to read your story. Still moving forward towards my September 5th surgery at Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center in Columbus Ohio. Oh I know at 72 not every day will be rosy, but it still will benefit me. I will have the chance at continued life my obesity was denying me. It will be as it will be but still better than I had before Good Wishes gratefully appreciated on this journey.

I had an open RNY at 53, in 2003. The first year was awful. I could barely eat ANYTHING. But it got better. Pre surgery I weighed 292 and I am only 5'3". I was BIG.

Now, I have trouble maintaining a normal weight. My pouch never stretched as it should have. Its still about 1.5 ounces. I am always trying to gain weight. This is very weird, for someone who was overweight all her life. My mind still cannot get a hold of this, and part of me still thinks I am fat!!!

I have had several kidney stones which I passed on my own, but one had to be "blasted." I became very anemic the second year after surgery. ALL of this stuff has levelled off.

I was told I would need to take Vit B12 shots for the rest of my life. NOT TRUE. My labs are completely normal, I feel just fine, and have ot taken a B12 shot in about 9 months. Go figure that one. I sure dont.

One of the most frustrating things has been that NONE of doctors know much about gastric bypasses. They dont know what labs to order and dont understand how difficult it can be.

i’m 62 & just had it by-pass July 5th & Down 50lbs. No pain & enjoying moving around again:)

Very glad to meet you Mart ELLEN Kane, I hope your journey to your goal weight is smooth and peaceful.

I’m 52 and had roux en y bypass surgery last Tuesday 21st. Feeing great.

Thank you Jill, it's always nice seeing people close our age on here. Glad to see things are go8ng well.