anyone hear about an age limit for sleeve surgery?

[robga999 129]

I was told that drs wont do it on over 65 people.anyone else hear of this?

[RickM 1,747]

As with most things involving these surgeries, individual docs will have different views and practices on this point (as will insurance companies!) My doc has had several patients well into their seventies (and most of them had the more complex and invasive DS.) Patient health and prospective outcome seem to be more important than a simple age number - some younger patients may be rejected because of significant health problems that preclude surgery while older ones are fine for it. You find similar considerations and discussions regarding very young patients.

[Elode 8,093]

I've never heard of a age limit.

[maxcimax 220]

I was 70 & I had to get permission from my Internist/Cardiologist & my Pulmonary doctors. They both were very supportive of my decision & are very happy with the results. I've been able to quit using a CPAP & have been able to cut down on the oxygen levels for my home concentrator & portable oxygen tanks. My Internist/Cardiologist has had other patients over 70 that had the Sleeve & have also done very well with it.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I had VSG surgery at 68. I'm now 69. Doing great.

A guy in my surgeon's pre-op classes was 73, and he has had bypass surgery and is doing great.

I know at least 3 people online who had VSG surgery after age 70. They're all doing wonderfully.

Honestly, I think older people have a real advantage dealing with the changes required after WLS. We're very dedicated to finally beating the beast that has stalked us all our lives. Most of us are motivated by significant comorbidities or health hazards that challenge our ability to enjoy life. As older people, we've survived some tough things that life throws at you and learned how to roll with the blows.

We are not whiners.

Edited February 28, 2015 by VSGAnn2014

[Ms. Reid 51]

My hospital won't do it after age 65.

[robga999 129]

thanks all,my hubbys dr told him he wont do sleeves on people over 65.bys mother just turned 67 and shes over 400lbs and really needs to do it.