Bypass at 65 years

[Gaylene Davison 43]

Hi.

I had a lap band in 2008 but have regained a lot of weight that I lost. I want to have the band removed because of possible future complications. I am considering getting bypass surgery. I am in good health with a BMI of 35. Does anyone know if bypass surgery is done at this age? I have heard that some surgeons won't do it.

Thanks for any opinions or information that you may have

Gaylene

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 3 years post op RNY gastric bypass surgery and I am 67. So I think the answer is yes.

[Margie122 845]

My mom is 66 and she had the sleeve done in March. I know there are people on the boards who are over 65 who have had it done. I think what might make it difficult for the over 65 crowd is if they have a lot of other health conditions. As long as it's safe for you to have surgery I don't see why they wouldn't do weight loss surgery on you.

[SusanB55 89]

My husband just turned 65 and he is being sleeved. ..TOMORROW! ! AAGH! He had to jump through a lot more hoops than I had to (my sleeve date is May 11!!) because I am "only" 56. He's excited and optimistic and looks forward to putting his diabetes is remission. Good luck!

[LadyClair 26]

My husband just turned 65 and he is being sleeved. ..TOMORROW! ! AAGH! He had to jump through a lot more hoops than I had to (my sleeve date is May 11!!) because I am "only" 56. He's excited and optimistic and looks forward to putting his diabetes is remission. Good luck!

@@SusanB55, we have some things in common. I will be 56 in June, my surgery date is May10th (but I am having bypass) and I am also 5'5". Good luck to you! @@Gaylene Davison - my surgeon told me he had a 74yo woman who was very healthy and she had the surgery with no complications at all. I don't know if she had sleeve or RNY but he said she was an exception and he would not as a rule perform WLS on someone that age. It just depends on their health and motivation.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I was sleeved at 68, and I know my surgeon did RnY (bypass) on a male patient who was 71 or 72.

[Gaylene Davison 43]

Wow!

This is all very encouraging. Thank you for the replies.

I am seeing my surgeon on Monday to discuss options. I don't know how the process will go re pre op diet etc if I go ahead with band removal.

Can anyone enlighten me on that?

Did you have to go through liquid diet before band removal?

Edited May 2, 2016 by Gaylene Davison

[Maryetta 9]

I am 64 I will have it done on May 4th. My doctor said his oldest patient was 74 years old.

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[SusanB55 89]

My husband just turned 65 and he is being sleeved. ..TOMORROW! ! AAGH! He had to jump through a lot more hoops than I had to (my sleeve date is May 11!!) because I am "only" 56. He's excited and optimistic and looks forward to putting his diabetes is remission. Good luck!

@@SusanB55, we have some things in common. I will be 56 in June, my surgery date is May10th (but I am having bypass) and I am also 5'5". Good luck to you! @@Gaylene Davison - my surgeon told me he had a 74yo woman who was very healthy and she had the surgery with no complications at all. I don't know if she had sleeve or RNY but he said she was an exception and he would not as a rule perform WLS on someone that age. It just depends on their health and motivation.

How are you feeling as your surgery date gets closer? Honestly, I am scared to death and at times, I feel like backing out. We are leaving for hubby's surgery is 10 minutes. I feel nauseous.

[LadyClair 26]

My husband just turned 65 and he is being sleeved. ..TOMORROW! ! AAGH! He had to jump through a lot more hoops than I had to (my sleeve date is May 11!!) because I am "only" 56. He's excited and optimistic and looks forward to putting his diabetes is remission. Good luck!

@@SusanB55, we have some things in common. I will be 56 in June, my surgery date is May10th (but I am having bypass) and I am also 5'5". Good luck to you! @@Gaylene Davison - my surgeon told me he had a 74yo woman who was very healthy and she had the surgery with no complications at all. I don't know if she had sleeve or RNY but he said she was an exception and he would not as a rule perform WLS on someone that age. It just depends on their health and motivation.

How are you feeling as your surgery date gets closer? Honestly, I am scared to death and at times, I feel like backing out. We are leaving for hubby's surgery is 10 minutes. I feel nauseous.

To be perfectly honest, I am not nervous at all at this point. Met with my surgeon today, he is one of the best and I have complete confidence in him and everyone I talk to raves about him. I was nervous for months when I was trying to decide if I was doing the right thing or not but once my decision was made - no longer nervous. Just so excited to make this change to better my health. Let me know how your hubby makes out - I'm sure both of you will do great!