Is 56 to old to have weight loss surgery?

I had WLS on 08-08-08. At that time I chose the Band. I still have the band in place but it is completely empty. I lost a total of 40 lbs. I have gained that weight back plus more. I am currently 285 lbs and gaining. I need the band removed and would like to revise to the sleeve. I was in a car accident in April of 2012 and have a back injury and neck injury. The weight is making this pain so much worse. I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Is 56 too old for this revision?

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