well I had surgery on Oct. 13, 2011 . I started the process last yr Aug. 2011 weighed in at 272 . as of this Aug. 2012 I weigh about  162 that is a loss of 110 lbs. I use to wear size 22-24 jeans and pants and 2x-3x tops. Today Aug. 10,2012 I can wear size 12 jeans and large tops its amazing I can shop in any store I want don't need Lane brant , catherines' or plus size depts anymore and NEVER AGAIN. my only regert is I wish I had did this years ago . I wiish everybody good luck on there journey and IF I can lose a 110 lbs anybody can .