Am I too old to have VSG

[tahoegirl96118 43]

Just wondering if I'm too old to have VSG.....This all part of the "freak-out" before surgery....

I'll be 59 in February. Any others in this age bracket that had the surgery and did well?

[Sickandtired26 11]

I am 54 years old, I had my surgery January 27, 2016. I have lost 135 lbs. I am now 147 lbs and have been happily maintaining my weight for the last 10 months. I don't think you are ever to old to make positive changes within your self. You will feel so much better and the list will only go on from there! Best thing I have ever done for myself!!

[Apple203 1,314]

21 minutes ago, Sickandtired26 said:

I am 54 years old, I had my surgery January 27, 2016. I have lost 135 lbs. I am now 147 lbs and have been happily maintaining my weight for the last 10 months. I don't think you are ever to old to make positive changes within your self. You will feel so much better and the list will only go on from there! Best thing I have ever done for myself!!

I feel the same way -- I am 53 and I have 30 more years in me, if I live as long as my family. Thats a lot of years!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

28 minutes ago, tahoegirl96118 said:

wondering if I'm too old to have VSG....

NO!!! @Sickandtired26 said "I don't think you are ever too old to

make positive changes within your self" very true!!

my DOS was 12/15/11 - i was one month shy of turning 58 years OLD

i now am 63 years YOUNG

maintaining -105 lb weight loss, past 5+ years

having the sleeve has dramatically improved my health and happiness.

good luck

kathy

[bigbang52 21]

I was past my 61st birthday when my surgery was done. I kick myself for waiting. I've still got some more work to do but feeling better than I have in many years. Had health issues because of my weight but much less now and getting better. Good luck!

[Karcares 34]

I was 57 and it’s the best decision I ever have made for my health and well-being. I had the sleeve last May 22 and I’m down 50 pounds in 5 months. I feel great, I’m happy with my looks again, and I still want to lose another 30 pounds. You can do it! Only sorry I didn’t do it sooner!

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I am 62 and sleeved yesterday. My surgeon says the oldest person he performed it on was 76 and the youngest 17 - hope this helps.

[temkins 71]

In my support group there was a 75 year old man planning a sleeve. So age is not an issue, as the current surgical technologies are very advanced.

[briddle 10]

No you are definitely not too old. I am 68 now and am now almost 3 months post sleeve. I think I am losing slower than a lot of people but that comes with being older.