Wondering if anyone else had surgery at my age? If so, any advise or words of warning?

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Edited June 21, 201610 yr by tab143

Thanks for the input! I am a cancer survivor and really need this for my health and longevity!

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I'm 52 and a cancer survivor as well ~ I figure if I keep waiting, I'll only be an older fat woman. Rather be a skinnier, healthier 53

What kind of cancer did you have? Mine was cervical and so I'm worried about them cutting into my gut because I think my surgeon move some things around. I think he tacked up one of my ovaries. I just don't want to have more complications because of the surgery.

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What kind of cancer did you have? Mine was cervical and so I'm worried about them cutting into my gut because I think my surgeon move some things around. I think he tacked up one of my ovaries. I just don't want to have more complications because of the surgery.

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I had leukemia - just celebrated 5 yrs in remission in April!! Still have 5 yrs of testing until I'm considered "clear", but so far so good.

I think as long as the surgeon is aware of your history, you'll be just fine. I'm sure they encounter all kinds of issues and have ways of working around them.

Congrats on 5 years out! Cancer is scary. I wish you much luck and success on your journey!

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I'm 61, a breast cancer survivor (14 yrs), had a hysterectomy at age 29, an intestinal tumor removed 10 yrs ago, and had RNY a month ago. I thought long and hard about undergoing yet another surgery but I am glad that I did. After surgery I was able to stop taking diabetes medication and should be off hypertension meds soon.

I have seen the toll that diabetes takes on ones body and really felt that I needed to do something to improve my chances at a healthier life. Glad I did!

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I had VSG surgery at age 68. I started at 235 pounds, lost 100 pounds, and have been maintaining at or below goal for the last 14 months. I weigh 135. I'm 70 years old.

And my life is amazing. :)

I was 52 when I had my surgery July 13,2015 I'm down 80lbs feeling great:) I have been having a ball with my 3yr old granddaughter who is a handful we have been going everywhere together. I have even been on the rides in the amusement parks!!!

Hi, five weeks out, harder than I thought it would be but hanging in there! I have lost around 25 but going nuts because I'm on vacation and there is no scale in sight ????temptation everywhere but I've done ok I think????

I was 58 when I had my sleeve done in March 2016.

No issues, recovery was fine, just some acid reflux and my ongoing thyroid challenges.

I look in the mirror now, and seriously this op made me look so much younger! Like someone in their mid forties

Very happy with my results.

It is never too late!

Hi my name is Claire I'm 55 years old I'm having my sleeve done August 25th I have to go to Mexico because my insurance company denied me after 6 months of hard work they denied me one week before my surgery was supposed to take place that would have been July 28th. Needless to say I was devastated staying in bed for a week. Much better now so off to Mexico I go. Thanks for taking the time to listen God bless.

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I was 58 when I had my surgery last November. I had absolutely no problems and still don't. But- I did go on a preop diet for 9 months and had already lost 65 pounds by the time of surgery. I also had started exercising so I think my body was in a good place to heal and get on with life! I feel better now at this age than I did in the last 20 years. Good luck!

So glad tl here that. Im 57 and worried,about age,and healing. Thanks

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I had surgery three months ago at age fifty three. Other than getting tired very quickly the first month, I haven't had any problems. I am very happy with this tool and this journey! Good luck and good health!

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I was 58 when I had my surgery last November. I had absolutely no problems and still don't. But- I did go on a preop diet for 9 months and had already lost 65 pounds by the time of surgery. I also had started exercising so I think my body was in a good place to heal and get on with life! I feel better now at this age than I did in the last 20 years. Good luck!

I'm 58 and just had surgery a week ago. So glad to hear a success story!

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I had my vsg at 51. I'm. That was now 2 years ago. I'm the fittest and healthiest I think I've ever been in my life. At 53!!

You can rock it! . It's just a number.

Wondering if anyone else had surgery at my age? If so, any advise or words of warning?

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I had mine at age 50. All the cool people are in their 50s and older!