I'm 68 yrs old and had my Sleeve on Sept 16th. Ive had a few issues such as diareah but it does seem to be getting better now that I started the Puree portion of the diet. It is so exciting to have "normal" foods even though they are pureed. (By the way, the only pain I experienced through the entire hospital stay and after was when they put the IV in me prior to surgery!!) I do get lightheaded when I get up in the mornings but all is ok after I get some protein in my body. Life is good and only getting better!