I weighed 227 pounds when I had Sleeve surgery on 9/14/11. I am 5'2" tall and 58 years old. As of today (11/12/11), I weigh 179 and my goal is 135. I'm half-way there! My surgeon is Dr. Trivedi of St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. The only problem I have experienced is occasional nausea especially after eating eggs (which I love or used to anyway). I'm still waiting for the energy to kick in ...