It's been 5 months today since I had my surgery.  I can't think of a single regret or negative to having had this procedure.  I feel remarkable most of the time.  I have lost 65 pounds and gone down several sizes.  I have more energy so my house is cleaner and my family better cared for.  I also sleep sounder at night and got rid of the sleep apnea and snoring early on.  I am a little more than half way to my goal and hope to meet my goal by one year.  I have weeks when I lose only a pound or so and weeks like this one where I lose 4-5 pounds.  (I post my weight once a week on Tuesdays)  My skin is looser in my arms and breasts than I would like but I'm a long way from looking into plastics.  
A typical days food and drink intake looks like this:
B - fage yogurt with blueberries (total 1/2 cup)
S- Nectar protein drink
L- 1/2 small Wendy's chili (or leftovers, or meat and cheese or beans)
S- Nectar protein drink
D- Small serving of meat and vegetables or salad
S- Nectar protein drink
48-80 oz water  1 multivitamin, 3 calcium citrates, 1 B12
I don't always get in that third protein drink, but when I do it seems to help my weight loss.
I feel blessed that I have had such a positive experience and wish the same for anyone else taking the plunge!