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Weight loss surgery at an older age?

Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss | Last Active: Apr 11 6:52am | Replies (11)
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@lisalucier

Hi, @loriskt - That is rough that the post-exertional malaise (PEM) causes just taking a shower to wipe you out.

If you've not already checked out the Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 support group on Mayo Clinic Connect https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/post-covid-recovery-covid-19/, you might find it useful.

I'd especially encourage you to take a look at these discussions on PEM:

- Post-exertional malaise
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-exertional-malaise/
- Managing post exertional malaise
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/managing-post-exertional-malaise/
Did your doctor mention what would be done if you had weight loss surgery and ended up with loose skin?

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loriskt | @loriskt | Apr 10 10:14pm

Thanks for the links - I will check them out. I haven't gotten started with my doctor yet. She had just asked me if I wanted to consider bariatric surgery. Now that I've decided to pursue it, she is out of the office for five weeks! But I'm hopefully seeing another PCP to get the referral, and I will definitely ask them about the loose skin issue.

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