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Surgery after 65

Is anyone over 65 considering surgery or did anyone over 65 have the RNY? I would love to hear from you.

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    • shirlann46
      shirlann46

      Hi, I had gastric bypass October, 16, 2013. I am 66 years old. My only regret is that I didn't do this earlier. I was on 40 units of lantus and metformin twice a day. I took 4 pills a day for hyperten

    • lkm96h
      lkm96h

      Thanks for the information. Sounds like you are doing great. I'm in Colorado and can't get surgery for another 6 weeks or so, just had hip replacement. It's doing great. I wish I would have done thi

    • Birthsjourney
      Birthsjourney

      I am 64 and had my RNY bypass on Nov 18th... only regrets is that I did not do it years ago! I am feeling great, down 58# and doing things I haven't been able to do in 30 years! Off most meds and find

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    Yea Sally , it's great to hear from you! I know all these surgerys take a toll on our bodies. I'm soooo glad I did the surgery too! Since May 5th I've lost 30 lbs and I am thrilled. I'm still anemic but not as bad as I was so I'm starting with a trainer next week. I thank God every day for this opportunity to get this weight off! I'm so glad that you posted. Linda

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