I am hoping my age won't disqualify me. My bmi is 40 and I do have hypertension. I have recently had spinal surgery and it was my neurosurgeon that encouraged me to investigate this. I have other spinal conditions that while not be corrected will be helped by loss of weight. I have a relative that had the sleeve about 22 months ago and has lost 95 lbs and is off all her meds and is full of energy. She has given me a realistic view of the procedure and the hard work it will