7 months post op -- weighed in at 286 morning of surgery-- am now at 208 lbs. :) eating everything very very few problems-- have been asked -" would I do it again" my answer" YES IN A HEART BEAT" the best thing I ever did for myself-- I feel 10 yrs younger on less meds since surgery less aches and pains over all. my target weight is 175 lbs. would love to be at it by the first aniversary of my surgery. 3/20/07--I can do this-- am at a plateau right now but not giving up !!