I was sleeved October 10th 2012 and I'll be 65 in January- Surgery was a cinch, no pain,nausea or reflux. I had both of my knees replaced at the same time a year ago so limmited walking, some upper body stuff and water exercise classes 3x a week is all I do. I finall got a handle on my diet and am now starting on soft foods. Only a half cup total. I am a retired prison nurse who got bored and now I substitute nurse in the school system! I cant wait to get into jeans again and not stretch clothes!!!