Am 64 and am having revision - lap band to gastric bypass- on Aug 20. I know several folks who had bypass at or after 65 since Medicare covers it. I am very thrilled to be having the RNY as the lap vans caused such reflux that u have had repeated aspiration pneumonias for years winding up with a staph infection in my lungs. It took 5 years for them to figure it out! Looking for other 60 ers whomsy be having surgery in July/ Aug to buddy up with!

I had RNY 7-8-14. Welcome and good luck!

I'm 66 and got my date too... August 19, 2014. It was a long process getting here, but I'm all finished with the prerequisites, insurance & medicare approved, and starting my two week clear liquid diet next week. All the best for you!

<p>I'm 66 and got my date too... August 19, 2014. It was a long process getting here, but I'm all finished with the prerequisites, insurance & medicare approved, and starting my two week clear liquid diet next week. All the best for you!</p>

Good luck to you, too!! It will be great!!

Good luck to all! You will do great. Remember sip and walk!

I am 65 and hoping for a revision from a band to rny in November. I hae completed all my various Dr visits and just have a 6 month wait. Happy to know that I am not alone.

I am 61 and also scheduled for bypass on August 19. Started to get excited!

My mother is 67 and had the lapband a 3-4 years ago. She would throw up all the time. Finally she had most of her fill taken out so now she is gaining the few pounds she lost. The doc said they only allow one wls surgery per patient on Medicare. How are you guys having a revision to bypass? Also, doc said the sleeve is not covered at all with Medicare. Any help would be appreciated to get the ball rolling. Thank you!!

Edited August 3, 201412 yr by tebowfan

I am 65 and hoping for a revision from a band to rny in November. I hae completed all my various Dr visits and just have a 6 month wait. Happy to know that I am not alone.

Hi there, just checking to see if you had your revision with medicare.? My mom is having a lot of issues and i don't know if she should look on to another doctor. I'm worried about her.