After 30 years of every kind of diet, Type1 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol I was getting close to retirement. First I had to deal with the emotional issues with food. Then I got approved for the band. My job moved me to another city and I let the approval expire. I finally decided that I wanted to enjoy my retirement with my wife for as long as possible. On October 12 I had the sleeve surgery and I am down below 300 for the first time in 20 years. I am so excited to have enough energy to get out and walk and ride my bicycle. Sorry for this reply being so long, but, it has been a long road to getting my life back. This is the first day of the rest of my life!