Age Limit
Has anyone ever heard whether there is a minimum
age limit to have this surgery. My son is only 17
years old but would like to consider this surgery as he
has fought his weight since kindergarten and is now
at 280 lbs. and 6 ft. He knows it will just keep
going up and up as he has watched me fight my weight
all his life. I live in NYS but haven’t taken it upon
myself to call my surgeon. I just hate to think he has
to go that drastic of a route right
now.<br><br>Helen in NYS
March 27th, 2004 at 1:26 am
Each individual surgeon probably has his own
ideas about doing this surgery on a child or young
person. I have met one woman online who’s 13 year old
daughter had gastric bypass. If your son really has tried
everything to lose weight without success, then it would
seem like a reasonable step to at least contact a
couple reputable surgeons in your area and see what
their opinions are.
March 27th, 2004 at 12:08 pm
any thing is worth a try i have a 12 year old
nefew the weights 191 pounds and i a telling her to get
help for him but she doesnot do any thing about it and
he is getting bugger avery day so i wish you all the
luck to get help for your son<br>michelle
March 27th, 2004 at 5:29 pm
Thank You for your responses. I am having difficulty with my internet provider.
It is almost impossible to get messages through. Thanks for your help…..hope
this goes through OK. Helen