I should have started this earlier, but I figured now was as good a time to start as any. I went in 8 months ago for an information seminar and am now 3 days post-op. My initial weight for my 6'5" frame was 342 and I am down to 298 as we speak. I've experienced a lot of what others have experienced such as nausea after the anesthesia wore off and chest pain from the body allowing the gas to escape. If that part will ever pass, I'll be in great shape. I was hurting so badly that my Dr. put me in a room overnight for observation just to be on the safe side and, to be honest, if it weren't for that, I could have gone home the same day as surgery. I'm glad I didn't and I feel that the right decision was made all the way around. The incision site is pain-free as is the incision where the camera was inserted. My surgeon performed the single incision version, so I'm not cut in 4 or 5 different places. My goal weight is 250. That is where I felt and looked my best and I feel confident that I'll see it again. I'll be glad to answer questions as I have just as many to ask. I'll lurk here a bit reading, but don't hesitate to IM me if you want a one on one conversation. Good luck to everyone thinking about doing this and God Bless those who've already taken the big step and had it done. For me, I feel the right decision was made for my circumstances and you will find your path as well. John