HI, i was very big you can have a look my pictures, my weight was nearly 15.10 stone i have done my surgery 3rd Sept 2008 2 years back ,i think i have best ever decision made,i spent £5.000.i lost not that much i am now 13,8 but its worth it.the main thing you can,t eat much food,i must say its tool might be my choices was not enough good,last 6 week i lost 5 kg.hopefully i will be on track.its up to you but you worth it.best wishes for you.