I had my surgery on March 7,2011 I have lost 126 lbs since I contacted the center that did my surgery. Since the actual surgery I have lost 111lbs. I went from a size 26/28 to now a 9/10. I feel like a new person... I have confidence, energy and no chest pains. I can actually wear high heels for the first time in my life without regretting them. I tell people all the time I would do it again a thousand times.