My MD has told me I should had gastric bypass surgery. I am 65 years old and am wanting to know if there are others that have had this procedure done at this age or older and how it has gone for them? Thank you.

5 hours ago, StarlaK said:

This makes me feel so much better, knowing I’m not alone.

I know, right?

I'm almost 64 and had lap band at age 52 in 2008 revision to RNY 2014 at age 58. I never reached goal but I am determined to get back on this horse and fight for more weight loss. Lowest I got was 219 from 289 and then over the last 5 yrs gained back 60 of those 70 lbs. I have recently been following low carb low fat diet for the last 2 months and have dropped 35+ lbs. Yeah me!!! My current weight is 232 lbs down from 269 in Dec 2019. My 1st goal is to get to AT LEAST 219 lb... another 13 lbs down (my previous low weight) THEN I want to continue on to reach my goal of 180. I'm sure that's possible..... isn't it??

I recall the oldest person in a lot of my classes when I was pre-op was 68 ..... so your being 65 is not too old at all.

I am 67 going on 68 in October and I felt the same way of wondering was I too old. I was too 225 lbs and with high blood pressure and sleep apnea also suffer from thyroid and on thyroid meds. For years on you diets but I had the surgery and has lost weight well. Have the surgery and enjoy the rest of your journey. Keep me informed also. Good luck??

Thanks ladies. I have already had the surgery.... it was in 2014. Just checking in now to recommit myself!

I am 67 going on 68 in October and I felt the same way of wondering was I too old. I was too 225 lbs and with high blood pressure and sleep apnea also suffer from thyroid and on thyroid meds. For years on you diets but I had the surgery and has lost weight well. Have the surgery and enjoy the rest of your journey. Keep me informed also. Good luck??. How did it go and how are you.

Thanks so much Betty that does help me relax. Now, I just got to hope they don’t stop all unnecessary surgeries because of the Corona Virus. I guess what will be will be.. I just pray everyone gets well and it goes away.