@leelou03
Any surgery can be scary and there are always risk, but many of us have had the surgery and everything went fine. I do not regret having it done, and that was 13 years ago. It is a lifestyle changes and need to follow your care team instructions to help prevent problems.

I see by your profile you are 70, if your provider approved surgery, they do not think your too old. If the surgery and weight loss will give you a healthier more active life, then you're not too old in my opinion.

Is there anything specific your concern about?