Surgery Over 50

[JCassell 32]

Hi everyone! My mother is getting the sleeve done this year. She is attending her seminar June 22, 2013. She is self pay and she is very worried about the expense of the pre-op testing, and the kinds of testing required. She is also worried about her age and how it will effect her recovery and weight loss. She is a nurse and knows the ins and outs of the testing I've told her about seeing in many stories on this sight. Now I'm afaid she will back out of the surgery altogether. I am really just hoping for some first hand experiences that will help her make her decision and put her mind at ease. She asked me if I could find any information from people around her age. If you can offer any support I would greatly appreciate it!

[Arts137 1,811]

I am 63 and was sleeved on 6-4. Generally I have done well, so age is NOT a barrier! Sadly all the pre-op preps are needed so that the surgeon does not get surprised (in a bad way).

[MIJourney 490]

57 and sleeved on 5/15. Smooth sailing so far

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I'm 51, was sleeved at 50 last December, and I'm also an RN. Since your mom is a nurse, she understands the need for pre-op testing, though not every doc requires the same thing. Lab work and psyche eval are pretty standard. I had a gall bladder ultrasound and a barium swallow, some people have UGI endoscopy, though I think that's less common. It all depends on the physician and the patient's health issues. I also had to go to physical therapy session for exercises, (a total waste of time, in my opinion) and nutrition class as well as a pre-op class with the nurse. I'm happy I did this, and feel like I'm getting younger every day.

[LiggleLiggle 84]

I had a vevision to the sleeve in March of this year. Was banded at age 57 and will be 63 in October. I feel fantastic!!

[want2clessofme 26]

Age 57 and my recovery has been great! I did have a lot of pre-op testing - due to age and medical conditions - but that was O.K. with me

[Pinky Green 260]

I was sleeved September 26th at 53. I had a little bit of breathing trouble when I was in recovery until the anesthesia wore off. They ended up having to give me oxygen until I started breathing better, but other than that I did really good.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Hi everyone! My mother is getting the sleeve done this year. She is attending her seminar June 22, 2013. She is self pay and she is very worried about the expense of the pre-op testing, and the kinds of testing required. She is also worried about her age and how it will effect her recovery and weight loss. She is a nurse and knows the ins and outs of the testing I've told her about seeing in many stories on this sight. Now I'm afaid she will back out of the surgery altogether. I am really just hoping for some first hand experiences that will help her make her decision and put her mind at ease. She asked me if I could find any information from people around her age. If you can offer any support I would greatly appreciate it!

I was a few months shy of 51. I had an easy, easy time. Surgery was three years ago last week. That said, I had NO health issues, so I'm sure that played a part in my quick recovery. Good luck....I have no regrets, never have. It was a great decision.

[JCassell 32]

Thank you everyone for your support! I know Mother will feel so much better knowing she isn't alone. I feel better knowing all of you did so well, hopefully mother will have a easy time of it as well. She understands what the testing is for and knows that its necessary but she is worried about the expense. Ive told her to invest in her future and that it will be good for her. So far I haven't heard anyone say that they regret it.

[zelmo 20]

I was 59 when my surgery was done last September! High blood pressure, bad knees, and sleep apnea plagued my life but thanks to the surgery..NO MORE! I have so much energy and have not felt this good in years! Tell her to go for it! She has everything to gain!!