My name is Priscilla , I had Surgery on 1/11/2007 since then i have lost about 118 lbs give or take from day to day . I wouldnt not trade my band for anything ! I have gone from a size 22- 24 to a wonderfull size 10 . I do struggle now and then and have had some minor problems , but over all it is the best thing i could have ever done ....