Yes, I'm 54, April I will be 55. My health overall started drastically going down hill in the past year. I have sleep apnea and have to wear a cpap machine to breath. My knees hurt all of the time, which they never did before and I lost my job which caused my health to spiral downhill even worse. My doctor suggested band surgery and I have beautiful grandchildren that I want to grow up with, so I started my journey immediately. My surgery date is this Friday. Only 3 days to go. I am excited and I can't wait till I can eat some tasteful food again. I'm so hungry for food. I'm on a liquid diet right now. I could have a few veggies and certain fruit.

I'm 59 - surgery on Nov 22. I have had similar experiences to yours...cpap (which I stopped 2 years ago - too uncomfortable), knees and joint problems, legs swelling and ankles painful. My blood pressure had been trying to increase too. It took me three years to convince myself that this was the right decision. I initially fought it tooth and nail.

I'm not looking forward to the liquid diet either, but have resigned myself that tht is a major part of the process - so I will have a good attitude about it and get through it!!

I'm 59-60 in 3 months-I am looking forward to being retired and having the energy to enjoy it! Just had band on Oct 26