I was 52 when I had the RNY. Claire (Claire-in-Texas) was around 66 and if anyone can tell you about the positive changes WLS has brought about, it's that little lady! Just search her name and read her threads and posts - they are inspirational to say the least.
We were on the T-T Cruise in December - you can see a picture of us together here
Age is no barrier to being a hottie!
I don't know that I'd want to look the same as I did when I was 21 cause I was a puffy gal back then too. Here's a before pic.
ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass and Lap BandŽ Forum - Corrine's Album: before and after
I've got a bit of loose skin but nothing I didn't expect after a loss of 141lb (64kg). It certainly doesn't bother me enough to look into plastics.
My only regret is that I didn't have this surgery years ago. It's given me a quality of life that I had only dreamt about. Heck! It's given me a life fullstop!