My husband was in a similar position. He is 71 and went ahead with the surgery in November last year. The surgery was hard on him, he was reasonably fit, quite slim before surgery. He has lost 34 lbs, is trying to put weight back on which he’s found quite difficult but he may have started to gain a little lately. It’s been a struggle but we are glad he had the surgery and for us was the best decision. We just felt better knowing he has done everything he possibly can to beat this. He is starting to feel better in himself and we have started walking and getting on with life. We live in New Zealand and while joining this support group we’ve found they do things a little differently here, he wasn’t sent home with a Jtube which seems standard over there…wish he had been given one as his weight loss has been a big concern. He had the Ivor Lewis surgery. 5 small holes in his abdomen and one in his side. Removed three quarters of his stomach and joined the remaining part to his esophagus. Hes learned to eat differently, 5 or 6 small meals a day, suffers occasionally from reflux but can be managed most of the time with diet. At 71 we feel we have a lot of living to do yet ! We enjoy spending time with our family and grandchildren and hope to do that for a long time yet ! Good luck with whatever decision you come to, thinking of you and your family xx