A recent study out of Baylor University confirms findings which we have already observed in our practice.  The health benefits of losing weight also apply to older patients and that weight loss surgery can be safely performed in the older population, provided they are healthy enough to undergo general anesthesia.  You are never too old to get healthier.  Here is the link to that report: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2009/06/26/Bariatric-surgery-not-riskier-for-seniors/UPI-29531245990735/

Also check out this YouTube video of our 72-year-old patient Don. 

watch?v=WBKyo_YERmU

– Dr. Darren Soong

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