Question:
What should a person over 60 expect from their pre op evuation?

   — Marilyn G. (posted on August 30, 2002)

August 30, 2002
I am 67 yrs old and 8 months out from an rny LAP. I also was concerned about "above average age" I had three surgeons evaulate me - and I have COPD and apnea (been on cpap fpr 5 yrs) And low blood oxygen. One surgeon said no problem-another said he prfes his wls patients be able to wal to the table for surgery (his sense of humor is interesting!) and the last and my present surgeon - when I asked him if he was "afraid of me" - meaning too much risk - he just asked me if I had taken a good look at the waiting room - (this was at Mayo Clinic - so many chairs filled with oldies. All he asked of me was to "make HIM proud a year after surgery". He is young also and took rigerous wls training. It sounds like your surgeon will have good assistance also and I hope you get a lap! I had no complications - never have thrown up etc. Good drugs so no pain to even speak of. 90 lbs off - I am a bit of a slow loser - but constant- and exercise several times a week a health club-and that sure helps to break any plateaus. Good luck with the thyroid - hope that doesn't make any difference - My aches and medications have improved greatly-still on cpap but not much. You will be a new woman!
   — charlene M.