I had Lap Band Surgery May 2, 2005. April 19th, 2005 I went on the Pre-Op Liquid diet and lost 23 lbs before surgery. After surgery until my first fill, July 6th, 2005 my total weight loss was 57 lbs. As of now my loss is at 85 lbs total. The lap Band is wonderful. I am so very thankful for it. I have more to lose yet and I hope to have 100 lbs lost by January 1, 2006. It really works!!!!!!!!!!!!!