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This thread has morphed a bit but to add to what Alex has said. I'm 69 and 75kg " wringing wet " and can still reasonably comfortably lift an EQ6 head onto the tripod. Using correct lifting techniques, taught to me as part of my apprenticeship training many years ago, helps immensely. Getting the 10" , 16kg newt on the mount is also doable, solo, though it really is a bit more than the mount can handle, have used it to do some planetary imaging with moderate success.
So, don't write yourself off too quickly, looking after your diet and getting at least a moderate amount of exercise and a positive attitude is the recipe for a longer active astronomical life. Heck, I'm looking forward to the 2028 Total Solar Eclipse and will be really p'd off if I don't get to see it.
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