Hi, My name is Jan and I am from NH - I have been fighting my weight for years- at 280 I have had it - but...I'm 65 years old, basically in good health except for all the weight related problems - does anyone else around my age have any thoughts on the procedure? I am in a relationship with a wonderful skinny gentleman and we are considering moving to North Carolina to escape our winters when I retire in October 2009. I would like to move with my weight under control. I want to be able to enjoy retirement and my man - Thanks for any input you may have.