I am now 37 yrs old and very happy thanls to the decision i made a few years back of having the lap band . i had it done in dominican republic by Dr Ramirez Kubicek and it was agreat experience everyone treated me great , the doctor to this date still has contact with me and i have been able to keep the pounds off. I lost a total of about 70lbs . i feel great and look great i really recomend it .