Hi. I had my surgery 2 years ago, I'm 52 almost 53 and it was te BEST thing I ever did, I'm still losing weight. I was 265, I'm now 185 and sill losing. I have only a 2 fills and I can't believe I can still eat mostly what I want and still lose. Simetimes it's only a pound every 3 months sometimes it's 2 or 3 lbs a week. I take it as God gives it and it's a wonderfl gift.