Yes I am 53 and need to lose the weight to keep blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels down. I have lost 48 lbs since Jan 21 of this year. I am now able to wear a size 10 (down from an 18-20 Woman size) I used to lose my breath walking up the stairs, I now walk 15 K 5 days a week with only a small effort. Gastric Sleeve surgery has been the best decision I have ever made. Go for it ????