Starting out at age 45? How common?

[della street 213]

Turned 59 last October; had RNY in January. 4.5 weeks out, I've lost 29 lbs, plus 15 pre-op. Tried to have surgery for almost 10 years, but insurance specifically excluded it, year after year. Finally, this past fall, purchased my own policy and came off hubby's work policy - thank you Obamacare, because in Arizona, all Marketplace polices are required to cover WLS. Yes, it costs me monthly premium, plus my out-of-pocket max, but nowhere near what the surgery would cost self-pay, which we couldn't afford. So looking forward to my 60th b-day this coming October now--sure wouldn't have said that before surgery! I expect to be at least 100 lbs lighter than last year!

Edited March 1, 2015 by della street

[Cupcake 801]

LOL it is very common I had my procedure at 43 and turned 44 , 3 days later I do not regret anything except I wish I had it early. I am loving life again and I am off all my medications this was a life saver and I am feeling beautiful everyday. Good luck on your surgery and congrats for making the choice to be healthy.

[Wynnie 186]

There is no best age, just the now age. I was 49 and OMG wished I had done this years sooner! Best decision ever. Good luck on your amazing journey!

[Sunshine_Gal 68]

@@KS123 Hi I've got a real jump on you. I turned 65 on December 15th and had surgery on January 16th this year. I would have done it much sooner if I'd had insurance that would pay for it. It's up to the individual but I don't see that age is a factor as long as your physician and surgeon agree you're a candidate for surgery. My choice was live a few more years at the rate I was gaining and feeling, or have surgery and perhaps live to be 100 like my Momma. It's a struggle, probably the hardest thing I've ever done but I'd do it again in a heartbeat! I would think you're probably the norm age. Go for it and don't look back just forward at all those years you'll spend in a healthier, more active body! Good luck.

[blondebomb 580]

I was 5 months from 51...best thing for me!! I refused to live the rest of my life fat an surviving!

[Murni 6]

I'm 57 and waiting for my surgery date ~ I never once considered being too old. Never crossed my mind! Could be I've just never been ready until now.

[allyray 108]

I'm 45 and waiting for my surgery date!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

LOL! Had my surgery at 68 (am 69 now). 10 pounds to goal.

Best weight loss program I EVER started.

[SuzeMuze 338]

45 next month- and will be 6 months post GBP

[marbelvsg 132]

I'm 41 and had my surgery two weeks ago.

[drmeow 323]

I'm currently 52 and in the middle of my 3 month supervised weight monitoring. I hope to get my surgery either late May or early June, and my 53rd birthday will be in late May. This will be the best birthday present I've had in a long time!

[funsize 49]

I am the big 50 which is the new 40 and after the surgery 35 LOL. I was sleeved 1 week after my birthday and no problem.

[PdxMan 4,292]

I was 45 when I had VSG. It is never too late. Wish it could have happened sooner, but we all get to our jumping off point when we are ready.

[jennlee 11]

I had my surgery 3 weeks before my 45 birthday.

[swimbikerun 1,038]

I was 45, almost 46.