I am 63 and just had my gastric sleeve on July 4 in Mexico. It was great! I had no pain. They took very good care of us always pain meds, antibiotics and nausea medicine. Now that I am home I did have some nausea but feel great now. I have lost 13 pounds so far and the biggest thing for me is to get off all diabetes meds and high blood pressure meds. My worst problem is getting enough fluids in each day. I am supposed to drink 32 ounces of fluids but it's hard when you can only take small sips. Good luck!