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I am 65 yrs. old and weigh 375. Anyone in that bracket? The doctor said I need this to help alleviate other serious problems. He said I could die w/o the weight loss. Am I too old? I haven't seen a surgeon yet because my primary just told me. Any words of wisdom?

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I am 65 yrs. old and weigh 375. Anyone in that bracket? The doctor said I need this to help alleviate other serious problems. He said I could die w/o the weight loss. Am I too old? I haven't seen a surgeon yet because my primary just told me. Any words of wisdom?

I don't think your to old. But it's your choice.I am 54 and I was 299lbs. I was pre diabetic and a fatty liver. This was the best decision I have ever made. I knew I couldn't do it on my own any longer. I needed help. It's only a tool. You still have to try every day.

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I am 69 years old and I had RNY gastric bypass surgery 5 years ago. One of the best decisions I ever made.

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40 minutes ago, jingles0231 said:

I am 65 yrs. old and weigh 375. Anyone in that bracket? The doctor said I need this to help alleviate other serious problems. He said I could die w/o the weight loss. Am I too old? I haven't seen a surgeon yet because my primary just told me. Any words of wisdom?

I would say that you aren't too old. Go through with it and make your life better.

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I also have chf but I am going to see my heart and lung doctors soon. I have so much going on in my head it's making me go crazy!

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5 minutes ago, jingles0231 said:

I also have chf but I am going to see my heart and lung doctors soon. I have so much going on in my head it's making me go crazy!

CHF is really frightening. I remember my grandmother dealing with the end stages of both COPD and CHF. I was never close to her but her fear and turmoil was written all over her face. My grandmother was not overweight but she smoked all of her life - Marlboros. With significant weight loss, it may be possible to reverse the CHF. Either way, I am wishing you the best. I truly believe you've made a good decision.

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Jingles 0231 YOU are not too old! I am older than you (72) weigh a skoosh less (325 down from 355) and I'm having a RnY in early-mid March in Columbus(where Mount Carmel my hospital is located). My doctor is Marcus Miller MD, the Director of Bariatrics there. It's a Center of Excellence which is what you want. I don't have CHF but I do have GERD, sleep apnea and have had 2 knee replacements. Shoot I've had arthritis since I was 25 but I've kept going with life, had 3 children (2 still living) but kept gaining and not losing weight. I've tried fad and structuralized diets and just couldn't keep a substantial loss. So I am facing surgery in about 6 weeks, worried? Heck no, I'm more concerned about more of my body breaking down until I die. So darlin' you have a friend and surgery buddy in Ohio if You want Me. Let's face the future together and show theses youngsters how it's done. There is an over50 thread on Bariatric Pal, although we are a smaller group,there is still quite a few of us and we would be happy for you to join us on this journey.

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1 minute ago, kakatlady612 said:

Jingles 0231 YOU are not too old! I am older than you (72) weigh a skoosh less (325 down from 355) and I'm having a RnY in early-mid March in Columbus(where Mount Carmel my hospital is located). My doctor is Marcus Miller MD, the Director of Bariatrics there. It's a Center of Excellence which is what you want. I don't have CHF but I do have GERD, sleep apnea and have had 2 knee replacements. Shoot I've had arthritis since I was 25 but I've kept going with life, had 3 children (2 still living) but kept gaining and not losing weight. I've tried fad and structuralized diets and just couldn't keep a substantial loss. So I am facing surgery in about 6 weeks, worried? Heck no, I'm more concerned about more of my body breaking down until I die. So darlin' you have a friend and surgery buddy in Ohio if You want Me. Let's face the future together and show theses youngsters how it's done. There is an over50 thread on Bariatric Pal, although we are a smaller group,there is still quite a few of us and we would be happy for you to join us on this journey.

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Speaking of fad diets ... everyone wants me to try the Keto diet. Fad diets don't work - they come and go. The real success is actually with people that have used surgery as a tool. The keto diet ain't real good for you either - it's terribly high in fat. The studies point to about a 65% success rate. That's a little bit more than 1/2 people keeping weight off long term. I am done with the fad and the yo-yo.

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I was almost 68 when I had my gastric sleeve August 2017. When I first saw the bariatric surgeon I was 374 and at surgery 336.

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4 hours ago, kakatlady612 said:

Jingles 0231 YOU are not too old! I am older than you (72) weigh a skoosh less (325 down from 355) and I'm having a RnY in early-mid March in Columbus(where Mount Carmel my hospital is located). My doctor is Marcus Miller MD, the Director of Bariatrics there. It's a Center of Excellence which is what you want. I don't have CHF but I do have GERD, sleep apnea and have had 2 knee replacements. Shoot I've had arthritis since I was 25 but I've kept going with life, had 3 children (2 still living) but kept gaining and not losing weight. I've tried fad and structuralized diets and just couldn't keep a substantial loss. So I am facing surgery in about 6 weeks, worried? Heck no, I'm more concerned about more of my body breaking down until I die. So darlin' you have a friend and surgery buddy in Ohio if You want Me. Let's face the future together and show theses youngsters how it's done. There is an over50 thread on Bariatric Pal, although we are a smaller group,there is still quite a few of us and we would be happy for you to join us on this journey.

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OMG, you almost brought me to tears. I still need to see my heart doctor and the lung doctor, but I am guessing they are going to say ok. Heart doctor told me two weeks ago I have a strong heart. I am praying that I have the strength and mind set to change and give up my favorite foods and to accept the new way of life (I hate change). Please keep me updated with your courageous words.

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30 minutes ago, jingles0231 said:

OMG, you almost brought me to tears. I still need to see my heart doctor and the lung doctor, but I am guessing they are going to say ok. Heart doctor told me two weeks ago I have a strong heart. I am praying that I have the strength and mind set to change and give up my favorite foods and to accept the new way of life (I hate change). Please keep me updated with your courageous words.

I have read many success stories in people your age and older. It's going to be a lifestyle change but don't look at it you will never have your favorite foods again... Most people still enjoy their favorite food but have just changed how much they eat. Best of luck in your journey.

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