Went for my one year check up and weighed 170, down from a high of 283 and weight at surgery of 252. I feel so good and am able to move and do everything I need to do. I was headed for bad times - already using a cane and starting to use a walker. No need for either now! Best decision ever to have this surgery. Just went through Thanksgiving with houseguest for a week, constantly cooking three square meals a day. Able to eat reasonably and maintain.