I am 39 and year out from gastric bypass surgery. I am doing great and have lost 145. My mom really needs to do something but she keeps telling me she is too old. She is only 64. I know it would really help her. Is there anyone in that age group that could share their story for her?

Too old my foot! I had my sleeve surgery last year when I was 59. I was 60 a couple of weeks ago and I am loving every second of my journey. I have lost 68lbs and my BMI has gone from 36 to 24. I walk five miles a day with my dogs. I'm back doing ballet classes having not danced professionally for 25 years and I feel great! A girl is never too old to enjoy life, wear fun clothes and shoes and behave like a much younger version of herself. I intend growing older disgracefully!!!!!! Tell your mum to go for it. It is SO worth it!

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@onega128. In had RNY Wednesday sept 14. I am 62. No complications. I prefer to live the rest of my years a normal weight as I had been fat all my life. Hope this answers your questions. s

Thank you so much. My mom did ballet back in the day. You are both very helpful.

I will be 62 next month. Had sleeve surgery 9/21. So far, so good.

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It is reasonable to expect to live to 100 if a person is in good health. Tell her she can have 36 years of being slim if she gets the surgery.

I am 58 and having my surgery soon she only knows if she is to old if the Dr tells her, I think it depends on the insurance u have and the Dr usually can tell her.

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Thank you. You are all giving great feedback for her.

I am 68 and having a revision from Band to Bypass on Nov. 1. I'm not worried at all .

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I'm 2 months post sleeve. I was a healthy fat but knew I was on a downward spiral. I am 62 1/2.

With 2 week prep op diet and sleeve I'm down about 40 lbs

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I am currently sitting in my mother's room, post op day 2 for gastric sleeve. She is 70. She is following my lead, I had the sleeve done a year ago.

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This is really inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.

Hi. I'm 64, had gastric bypass on October 26, 2015. I've lost from 278 to 161. I'm enjoying my life again! Everything is different, better, brighter. I say go for it!

Onega 128 I'm 70 and awaiting my surgery date, never too late to live better and be healthier. I could be a surg- buddy on here for your mom and I know there are other 55+ ERS on Bariatric pal.

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Congrats to you and your mom. 70 also and I have a Bryan son, he'll be my support/son when I have my surgery.

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I am 39 and year out from gastric bypass surgery. I am doing great and have lost 145. My mom really needs to do something but she keeps telling me she is too old. She is only 64. I know it would really help her. Is there anyone in that age group that could share their story for her?

I will be 66 next month. And I am scheduled for RNY on Nov 3. I have Medicare and had to go thru 7 Months of pre op office visits and a very extensive medical exam. I am very excited about this. I set my own goals like being able to buy clothes in a regular store. Bending over to tie my shoes etc.

It is never too late to have good quality of life.

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