I am 6 months into my gastric bypass journey. I have lost 40 pounds and I have 20 more to go. I have found this whole process a very easy one, but you have to follow the rules. Each and every piece of information that Western Bariatric gave me was a wonderful resource. I only wish I would have taken this step several years ago. I recently got taken off my high blood pressure meds (been on them for 10 years). My knees and hips are loving the weight loss.