age question

[drsct222 0]

Hi--I am a newbee and go for my first step for surgery--a seminar tomorrow. My question is there an age limit on who can get the surgery? I am 61 and morbidly obese. I have alot of health isuues and am legally blind. I also have copd. So do ya think they will take me?

[busterfang 1]

It depends on who your doctor is. Each baratric group has their own guidelines. Mine was done in Missouri and the baratric group at the hospital I used had a rule (guideline) that you had to be under 60 with a BMI of less than 50. However, my BMI was over 50 and it was no big deal to them. There will be someone at the seminar who can help you -- just ask a lot of questions. Good Luck!

[favorite 3]

i live in new york and 61 is not too old here. just call and ask at the hospital you are choosing to be banded at. if you haven't chosen one yet call a hospital in your area that does bariatric surgery and ask. i think it would be more of an issue getting medical clearance from your primary care doc, since you have a lot of medical problems.

[drsct222 0]

Thank-you fav and buster. I guess we will see what happens tomorrow.

[moder 0]

Hi, I just had my banding done on April 28th. I am 66 years old. I really haven't had any problems except for the gas. I hate that. Some doctors I called would not do the surgery if your were over 65 but was lucky and found one that said he had done this on some in thier 70's. Good Luck

[drsct222 0]

Thank-you Mouder. That is good to know.

[Frances 0]

Hi everyone

For any older people needing lapband.

Go to Beliteweight.com

.If you are on social security..medicare

they will get you approved and do all the work for you.

the only requirement is you have to go to a Center of Excellence

they will set you up to go University of Michigan.

I had mine done last week. I am 69 years old..

Medicare will pay up to the time you are 70 years old.

But all you have to do is go..they will handle every thing for you.