I'm that age also.
I considered my age as a factor.
When my mind was able to function with all the problems I was having. At 60 I had it done. I figured how long I would have to live with it. Morbid? Nah. Just a factor.
Now that I have it I'm comfortable with it. And seeing how you have had both too you don't need much information.
You have time. March.
There is life. A good life after a pouch. I'm proof of that.
No apologies needed. One rambler to another. Lol.
Richard.