losing length and other questions

[sirgawain]

I'm starting my research for what is probably going to be a next year thing...

- it seems like everyone has lost length. This is something I am very worried about. Is it a definite thing that you're going to lose length in this process?

- picking a doctor. I know I should pick one who has done a bajillion of these things. I am not sure in the PNW I am going to find that (unless someone knows of one...please speak up) -- I am worried about my surgeon being across the country from me should something go wrong after. How have you handled it?

- How long do these things last? I'll be 60 next year. Is this a 10 year thing and I'll be back under at 70?

I'm sure I will have other questions. Just trying to dip my toe in the water. I'm a trimix user now and the whole bringing it with me, making sure I can keep it chilled, having to plan ahead of time...pain in the butt and puts a damper on things more than I would like.