I had mine in 2009 and got preg a yr later and gained 40lbs my son is 15 months still haven't lost the weight. I don't have insurance right now but if I did I'd want to get my gastric turned into the lap and as well cuz I know my pouch is stretched and I think my stoma as well. I can get down way to much food :/ today I started a 3 week liquid diet to help me get back on track with losing! Make sure your eating protine protine protine get back to the basics if u can it's hard but it will work. I hate being a food addict good luck! I went from 330 size 26 XXL to 175 size 12 M top got up to 215 now back at 205 size 14 and a L top. And although I know I look great to how I used to be i feel discussing having gained weight back