I had surgery on 2/2/04. I have lost over 80 lbs and have gone from a size 24 to a size 16. Some of my 16s' are getting a little loose. I work out at least 4 to 5 times a week at Curves and fell better than I have in years. I walked the MS walk for the first time in 3 years. It means allot to me as my Daughter has MS and my father had it. I had very little discomfort and have only had 1 dumping. I have been very lucky and had a good surgeon.