roux en y gastric bypass for over 65

[ptcruizen 0]

Has anyone out there had this surgery if you were over 65? How did it work out for you? Were there any complications?

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

Has anyone out there had this surgery if you were over 65? How did it work out for you? Were there any complications?

I can't answer that question but I'm planning on having the RNY probably in August, so would like to know that answer also as I'll be 71 in two months. (Just going to have to get the approval from Insurance co.) Talked with my doctor yesterday as he had to remove my lapband a week ago, so was in for a follow-up. He doesn't seem to think I will have any problems with the RNY and he even recommended it, and how well I did with this last surgery, I'm going into this with an attitude all will be well. His office staff told me a 76 year old had just had surgery, I don't know how she is though. All my doctors, pulmonologist, cardiologist, physchologist, primary care physician all have given me the clearance, so they must think it will be okay. I know I didn't have any problems when I had the lap band three years ago. Was back to work in two weeks, could have been sooner, but I had taken the two off so just kept it that way. Anyway hope you do get an answer to the question. I'm not finding too many people out there, especially my age. Good luck.