Hello, oh my goodness we are related I think, it is weird i had my surgery on 11/20/07, starting weight 239 and now 216, 23# lost now. yeah I guess, I think I should be loosing more, I am at a huge stand still. I know just what you are saying about the constipation, I had the same problem and still do, straining is my middle name right now. My biggest problem though now is the weight is not coming off like it should, I know it is because I can eat normal now, I had my first fill on 1/4/08 2cc and I absolutely do not feel like I have any restriction. have you had your fill yet?