That's me; I am 59 years old, though. My life before my surgery was difficult, as I suffered from sleep apnea, which worsened over time. I asked the doctor for pills, but he recommended surgery, and that's how it all started. Thankfully, my sleep apnea is gone now, but I can only sleep for 5 or 6 hours. It's not as disruptive as before, as I can sleep for 4 hours and another two later. However, I still feel like something is not quite right, or maybe I'm just getting old.