Hi, My name is Tonya. I have never joined one of these sites but I thought I would give it a try. I had surgery June 14 2007. It was the best thing that I have ever done and has been very easy for me. I never have been sick and the weight keeps coming off with little exersice. I am very luck. I have lost 100 pounds already and am close to my goal... or what I am told is my goal as I never really set one. The only thing that has been a issue for me is my port. Mine is on my right side of my belly button and causes issues when I wear a belt and sit down or when sleep on my stomach. I have been told that I can get a low profile port if needed so Ithink that I will be heading in for that. I can lay on my back and see the lump from the port. Kinda weird if you ask me.