Comments on: Age Limits for Bariatric Surgery https://bariatric.uppergisurgery.com.au/age-limits-for-bariatric-surgery/ Wed, 29 May 2024 02:33:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Rose https://bariatric.uppergisurgery.com.au/age-limits-for-bariatric-surgery/#comment-38 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 01:56:28 +0000 https://uppergisurgery.com.au/?p=6023#comment-38 I am 74 years of age, I am pre diabetic, on medication for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and Atrial fibrillation, I’m 5ft 1” and 78kg, I’m concerned that I may become a diabetic as my brother and my mothers sister was, I’m seriously wanting something done to prevent it from happening

]]> By: Upper GI Surgery https://bariatric.uppergisurgery.com.au/age-limits-for-bariatric-surgery/#comment-37 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 23:36:11 +0000 https://uppergisurgery.com.au/?p=6023#comment-37 In reply to Ronald Bourn.

Hi Ronald

Thank you for your comment. If you would like to discuss your bariatric surgery options at your age, please contact our practice on (02) 9553 1120 who will be able to organise an appointment with one of our Bariatric Practitioners (telemedicine is available at this time).

Thanks,

The Upper GI Surgery Team

]]> By: Ronald Bourn https://bariatric.uppergisurgery.com.au/age-limits-for-bariatric-surgery/#comment-36 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:14:45 +0000 https://uppergisurgery.com.au/?p=6023#comment-36 I am 73 years old and I had quadruple cardiac bypass and 2 cardiac stents, 3 tkr, type 2 diabetic weight and diet control and other surgeries. I’m 5’8 and 273 lbs and I’ve been on lots of diets but always gain the weight back. I am very active, would you recommend weight loss surgery at my age.

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