i'm 24 years old, i live in southern california. i have been thinking of getting this surgery for about a year now. i was always thin, but when i got pregnant 5 years ago boy did that change. i now weigh 250 lbs, and no matter what i try, it never works, and i just keep gaining more weight! i'm scared for my health. my feet are jacked up now, i can hardly put on shoes and socks. i have NO self esteem and i feel like crap.:thumbdown: i can't take it anymore. i don't know anyone that has had this surgery, and i'm hopeing you guys can give me advice and tell me your storie. thank you sooooo much in advance. my e mail is proudmomma913@yahoo.com. thank you thank you thank you!!