Starting out at age 45? How common?

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I had my surgery a day after my 54th birthday. Best decision ever :-)

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

I was 50 when I had the VSG performed and never regretted it (except for not having the surgery sooner).

Congratulations on taking the steps forwards towards your WLS.

[mngreeneyes 674]

I am 43 now, but I am hoping to have my surgery before my 44th birthday in December. I just got insurance approval letter on Saturday and am just waiting to schedule the surgery date!

pam

[Nellythere 9]

43 here and surgery in 6 days! Looking forward to the mid forties instead of the pain and lethargy of the last 10 years. Can't wait.

[tink401 110]

I had my surgery on my 47th birthday! It was the best gift I could have ever given myself!!

[LoreLu 79]

I was 58 when I had surgery in August. Three months and down 46 pounds, I'm at a stall (gained 2 lbs and haven't moved in a week), but I'm very pleased with my progress so far - I haven't been under 200 in 10 years! And now I have a tool to help me maintain whatever (total) loss I get to!

[Madeleine Renee 77]

I had my bipass on August 18 at the age of 63.

I lost 37 lbs so far and am doing great.

Using 1/3 of insulin, 1/2 of high blood pressure meds and 1/2 cholesterol

I try to walk a few miles everyday. I look younger and feel fantastic.

I wanted this as soon as I found out if could help my diabetes.

You are young, good luck!

I had my bipass on August 18 at the age of 63.

I lost 37 lbs so far and am doing great.

Using 1/3 of insulin, 1/2 of high blood pressure meds and 1/2 cholesterol

I try to walk a few miles everyday. I look younger and feel fantastic.

I wanted this as soon as I found out if could help my diabetes.

You are young, good luck!

[Mountaingal 322]

Had my surgery in July at age 64. Feel so much better. I have less aches and pains, more energy and enthusiasm for life. As long as you are able to get through surgery go for it, never too late.

[countrygirl 84]

I was 45 when i had my surgery

[Gary Bentz 102]

I will be 60 in Feb, getting VSG in July.

It rather scares me that some people want gastric bypass surgery at such a young age. IMHO, 22 is just too young.

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[Gary Bentz 102]

I was 57 when I had WLS in November 2014. My primary care provider told me that WLS is more successful in older adults since we've lived with being overweight and know the hardships of yo yo dieting, most have comorbidities as a result of being overweight and we're more motivated to improve our health.

My surgeon says her older patients often do much better than the younger ones who are much more likely to resist properly following both her pre op and post op eating requirements, etc. Older people in her experience follow her orders and often do much better. They are more likely motivated by health concerns rather than appearance.

As I read the forums here I often remember what she said. When people say things like "I'm 3 weeks out and sick of purées, can I eat (fill in the blank) " I often wonder how old they are lol.

Don't know whether it's true but my own experience seems to confirm it.

You are talking about maturity I believe.

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[ready_to_be_thin 179]

I'm not too far off. I will be 44 in March and I had my surgery 8/31/16.

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[carlychloe2 106]

Im 58

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[amf1025 71]

I'm 44 I should be having my surgery this spring

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[MaggieH2 50]

I am 45 years old and am planning my RNY for July. My mom is 65 and having her lap band converted to RNY in March. I am a champ at losing weight, but like so many others, it always returns. At 45 I am ready to stop the cycle... I am certainly not getting any healthier! I agree that the health issues are more of what motivates many of us 'older' folks. Before I started this journey I had no inkling that I had sleep apnea, GERD and Barret's esophagus! I hope that this will save me from becoming sick in the future... my bmi is 38 and I initially started for vanity ( that sounds terrible) but my motivation is geared towards health and having a future free of obesity related problems!

Thanks for reading this... I am new around here and this got kind of wordy!