Hi I just registered on the site. I have a friend at my church that has just recently had this done. So far she is ok, but still having some pain. It's been about 6 weeks for her. Her weight loss is slow, but she's very confident about the surgery. I, as you, have been batteling this weight problem for almost 20 years. I am diabetic type II have high BP and high cholesterol. My husbands insurance I was told would pay if you qualify. I am praying that I do, because unless I loose this weight my health will continue to get worse.