Hey, I was 63 on July 21st. Had my wonderful band on January 19th. It is the best thing I have ever done . I have lost 59 lbs as of 2 wks ago. There have been NO down sides and only positives things. This is the very first time I have ever responded to anyone but was excited to have an opportunity to say "you go girl". You are so right about 60''s sounding old to some but we got lots to live for and this surgery will give us even more years. I no longer stake any insulin (was taking 4 shots daily) and no stomach medicine. This can only be a win-win for you. Congratulations honey. You just get that surgery and you won't look back, except to wish you had done it sooner. Ladybug