I had my sugery aug 31 of this year. I was two pounds shy of five hundred pounds. All I could do was lay in bed all day because I couldn't walk more than a few yards before my legs would give out. Now I have lost close to two hundred pounds and still losing about ten or 12 pounds a month. I am able to walk over a mile with no trouble. I am so thankful for Dr Bernie Hanna for doing such a great job. I don't have any side effects and have a happy life now with my wife who stuck with me the whole way!