Rich, If you want a long healthy life get it done. If not , Oh well !!! 15 years ago the Dr told me That I had around 2 weeks to live without it. I had it done the next day. My wife & I both had triple bypass surgery. Hers was 5 years ago. This year we will be married 57 years and we both are looking forward to a few more years together. Surgery & recovery is alot better now than it was then. We both wish you luck. Al & Ann