june.angell-knowles@talktalk 0 Posted December 20, 2021 I am due a consultation re-By-Pass surgery as soon as possible (me thinks, and hope they will consider me). Now, I had the Gastric Banding 2007 when I was 17stones. Bad move. I lost weight initially, but found I could not even swallow my saliva. Because I had it done privately, the NHS refused to help me when I got into difficulty. They did say-the Band had slipped out of position or had been placed incorrectly. In 2009 they agreed to deflate it- so I have ballooned to 20+stones. I am now prepared to have this bypass and hope this is the end of the ferris wheel. I am 73 years old. Too old some may say. But I want to die slim!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted December 20, 2021 you aren't the first 70+ year old I've seen on this site! So you're not too old! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,023 Posted December 20, 2021 Honestly, I see just as many older people on this site as I do much younger ones. I think we all just want to be slim at any age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunnyway 345 Posted December 20, 2021 1 hour ago, june.angell-knowles@talktalk said: I am 73 years old. Too old some may say. But I want to die slim!! I totally agree. I am also 73 and having RNY to RNY Revision. On my first visit I asked if I were too old. They said "absolutely no" and my primary care doctor concurs. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunnyway 345 Posted December 23, 2021 I had my revision surgery yesterday. I’m surprised how easily I drink fluids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
