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  • Would you have sleeve if you were 70?

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    Question Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    Am 72 years old, 5'9", 272lbs, bmi 42, diabetes 2, knees,hips,back ache......Had No surgeries except Lap Band 9 years ago (worked for about 1 year) .Have good muscle tone and am still active physically and mentally....Is this reccomended for someone my age and older? Want to live the rest of my life in better health for myself,wife,kids and grandkids...Have been overweight about half of my life..
    Help on decision in that wife doesn't agree with me having the surgery.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member niamh's Avatar
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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    There's a few people here in their sixties who've had the surgery. Have you spoken to a surgeon? From stuff I've read, I believe WLS is effective at quickly addressing diabetes.

    I think because any risks of surgery go up significantly as you get older, it's important you get good advice from someone who knows their stuff. Keep us posted of what you decide, be very interested to hear about your experience.



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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    oh my.. you need dr advice. i have to think thats pretty risky.. make sure to research this very well.. good luck


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lucy61's Avatar
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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    Talk to a WLS surgeon - the answer could be a simple yes/no from their point of view, they will look at your medical history, current conditions & lifestyle and make an informed decision based on your personal history - Good Luck!



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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    That's a tricky wicket. You absolutely need to start some chats with some Weight Loss teams. Your insurance may refuse to let you do it even if a surgeon says your healthy enough and the risk is low enough. You have some homework cut out for you. I saw someone one here who went to Mexico (that is where I am going) to have her surgery because her insurance refused to pay because of her age. Good luck to you



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    Gastric Sleeve Member marilynlw's Avatar
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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    Talk to a surgeon who does VSG. I am 64 and had the sleeve 3 months ago and did really well with no complications. My surgeon did a really complete job with all the testing to make sure I was in good enough shape to have a successful outcome without too much risk. He had an age cut off of 65 but some doctors here in Hawaii have a 70 age limit. At 72 you may have a hard time finding a surgeon willing to do your surgery. Reasons: #1 Risk verses benefit to patient. #2 Don't want to risk their stats. #3 Insurance probably wont cover it.

    But if you are strong and in reasonably good health where the risk would be minimal I would not let maturity stand in your way. You could have another 20 or 30 years ahead of you and why not make them good years. But only a surgeon could determine if you would be a good canidate for the sleeve.



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    Date of surgery weight 340
    12 week checkup 301 BMI <50 yeah!
    Weight on birthday 3/24/48 Goal 285 would be nice.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Grace's Avatar
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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    I agree with the rest. You'll have to talk to the surgeons and bariatric team and see what they think. I do wish to caution you on one thing.... if you are doing this purely because you feel it will make your pain go away, then don't presume it will. Younger folks with weight caused aches who can exercise well after surgery seem to do well in that area if it's not a chronic pain issue but I'm 53 and the damage was done in my case. I still hurt every bit as much with weight off as I did before. Now, getting diabetes under control, that's a good reason
    Best NSV - fitting on a kid's amusement park ride with my 4 yr old grandson!
    CFIDS =Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Also dx with post-bariatric reactive hypoglycemia; and chronic gastritis (both sleeve complications). Permanently disabled.
    Start weight 335, down to 218, up during gastritis. Have accepted there is no way to lose it with my hypoglycemia. Current weight 260. Currently doing 10 day sleeve reset and determined to get back down to my post surgical weight or close to it.

  10. #8
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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    I know my doctors office only takes people up to age 65. They may make an exception depending on your health. You would have to ask.


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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    I want to think you all for your insightfull and caring input...I am continuing to do more research and still looking for doc to perform under Medicare.. Procedure was approved by Medicare in June, 2012...and does not mention age at all. Based on BMI, heart, physical, and Psychological...I have passed all those obstacles, but still looking for the doc.
    Thanks again all !

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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    what do they ask on psych,, I am just sending in the initial papers and was wondering?


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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    Mainly they want to see if your balanced and centered, and NOT doing the sleeve just for cosmetic reasons. Thats the main one to remember.....Health, Health, Quality of life....Thats primarily it.

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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    I am 65 and was told by the bariatric group I was seeing that they couldn't do the surgery because I am now on Medicare and Medicare requires a Circle of Excellence hospital for the surgery. They referred me to a group who do more of the surgeries so are qualified for the Circle of Excellent. Also for the informational meeting I first attended one of the speakers was a 70 year old who had the vertical sleeve. She was amazing.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member christine53's Avatar
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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    Not me, my Mom is 72 and she has lived this long the way she is, which is great. This is hard, so for me at 72 I would say "what the hell" and NO way! My thoughts only.



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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    my weight loss surgeon does wls up to age 70, so it might be just making a bunch of phone calls.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member woodi618's Avatar
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    Default Re: Gastric Sleeve after 70 years old?

    I'm 65 and had mine done on Jan.14, 2014 and my recovery so far has been great. I think that whether anyone has this surgery that is over 70 years old depends on how healthy you are. That is for the patient and doctor to decide. Medicare covered all of my surgery cost.



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