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Weight loss surgery at an older age?

Posted by loriskt @loriskt, Apr 9 12:06pm

I am 70 years old and weigh 236 lbs. I have tried Wegovy and Ozempic but couldn't continue due to the nausea and other gastro issues. My primary care doctor recently asked if I want to pursue weight loss surgery. I would like to hear from people my age and older who have had it. I know it depends on how healthy you are to begin with of course. I have Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (not needing treatment yet) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome so these contribute to making it difficult to be active enough to exercise and lose weight. I'm wondering if there is anyone who has pursued weight loss surgery while having other health issues like this, and at an older age? I can consult with my doctor and oncologist, but it always helps to hear from people who have experienced it.

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projfan | @projfan | Apr 11 6:52am
In reply to @loriskt "Thank you very much for all of this information. One of the many reasons I want..." + (show)
@loriskt

Thank you very much for all of this information. One of the many reasons I want to pursue WLS is because of how uncomfortable this weight is. I was thin all my life until I had a complete hysterectomy at the age of 40, and after that my weight just went up and up. I had never experienced not being able to reach my back to scratch, or like you said, easily cross your legs. The way clothes fit are so uncomfortable - so many things are different. I know there will be many changes afterwards, and I am anxious to get started, having made the decision to do it.

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Oh, yeah. This was never seriously on my radar until suddenly, I was ready and it was. At that point, the sooner the better.

And having benefits that you can detect as you go along is a great motivator to stick with the program!

Best of luck with your experience.

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