Hi I am Randy, 52 and in Alabama. Before surgery I had high blood pressure, high cholesteral, joint pain, pre diabetic, bad knee. Basically just a wreck. I had my band inserted and a hernie repaires on Jan 22 09 and have had nothing but great success. I started at 54 BMI and now am at 32 BMi. I started at 340 pounds and now in just over 4 months weith 242. Thats and incredible 98 pounds for me and I have never before had success with diets. I am doing great and off all medicine. I hope for everyone to have the success that I am having. I have had no problems.