It's getting close and I'm starting to wonder - what do you think?

[jannylou 3]

I started my journey toward gastric bypass about a year ago. Started at 260#, diabetic, hypertensive, inactive. I am now five weeks out from surgery and am wondering if I should go ahead with it. I have lost 40 pounds on my own in four months, with another 70 to lose. My concern is that I am 68 years old and wondering if the surgical risk at that age is out weighed by the weight loss benefits. I'm thinking of putting the surgery off for six months to see what else I can accomplish with the new tools I've learned in the last four months. I have my pre-op appointmentt next week and plan to talk it out with my surgeon, but want some input from the pros - you guys. Thanks.

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 66 years old and I had the surgery a little over a year ago. I lost 110 pounds. My diabetes and high blood pressure went away almost immediately along with some other medical issues. I would do it over again in a heartbeat. My stamina has increased to the level it was at when I was 35 years old. Over the past couple weeks I moved 40,000 pounds of gravel by hand and didn't think much of it.

[SugarFreeMe 293]

That's a hard question to answer. I guess I'd ask myself if I've lost before, was I able to keep it off? What are you doing differently now that's making the weight loss work? Is it something you can sustain? Are you co-morbids getting better? I also had High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. The night before surgery I took my last cholesterol pill along with my last dose of diabetes meds. At 5 months I took my last HBP pill. I'd do it all over again, regardless of age.

[lindalue 70]

I am 67 and hoping to have surgery in october I

Have been losing weight also and have the same medical issues you do right now I am at 199 I have decided to go through with the sleeve because I feel without surgery the health issues will not get better and at this age not .many doctors will do the surgery as we get older so its now or never

[mondaylady 6]

I am 75 and my by pass will probably be in early November. I have no hesitation at all. I want to do things that my weight prohibits me from doing now. I am excited to get this behind me so i can begin recovery process for a new me. I want to see that skinny gal in window reflection at the bank and at drug store, want to be able to climb into truck, want to be physically active again.

[MsUjima 109]

I am 66 as well. I am schedule for surgey for Sept. 16. I know there is risk - but my view is thee is significant risk with being overweight. I have prepare by getting my will updated, my power of attorney, my health care power of attorney, etc. As to other less than mortal outcomes. Carrying around this excess weight brings its own set of mortality risks. I am not a pro - but I am in the exact position as you and I have decided that the potential benefit it is work the the extremely small risk

I started my journey toward gastric bypass about a year ago. Started at 260#, diabetic, hypertensive, inactive. I am now five weeks out from surgery and am wondering if I should go ahead with it. I have lost 40 pounds on my own in four months, with another 70 to lose. My concern is that I am 68 years old and wondering if the surgical risk at that age is out weighed by the weight loss benefits. I'm thinking of putting the surgery off for six months to see what else I can accomplish with the new tools I've learned in the last four months. I have my pre-op appointmentt next week and plan to talk it out with my surgeon, but want some input from the pros - you guys. Thanks.

[Boppin' Bubbe 32]

<p>I started my journey toward gastric bypass about a year ago. Started at 260#, diabetic, hypertensive, inactive. I am now five weeks out from surgery and am wondering if I should go ahead with it. I have lost 40 pounds on my own in four months, with another 70 to lose. My concern is that I am 68 years old and wondering if the surgical risk at that age is out weighed by the weight loss benefits. I'm thinking of putting the surgery off for six months to see what else I can accomplish with the new tools I've learned in the last four months. I have my pre-op appointmentt next week and plan to talk it out with my surgeon, but want some input from the pros - you guys. Thanks.</p>

You will great whichever you choose. I am 64.5 and surgery is Wed, revision from Lapband to bypass. Talk with your surgeon. One of my dear friends had it done at 68 or so 5 yrs ago and is a while new woman!!

[lindalue 70]

Jannylou let me know what you decide when you get done with your doctor appointment. You have to do what you think is best for you. I still have doubtsome every now and then but for me I know it's the right thing to do I want to get off my meds