I'm new to this site so here goes. Had lb surgery 2010 feb. 364lb. 2013 april 240lb. I haven't reached my goal weight but like others started having problems not with band with excess skin I'm a mechanic and it was still hard for me tho find pants that for from size 28 to 22 almost 20. I had not a tt but a pannilcutomy sorry on spelling but insurance will pay for that if you meet requirements. He took 6 lbs of skin still have one drain I'n. Still hurting But can see and feel differences.