1-4-02 I am officially down 110 pounds. I have been at the same weight for 2 months. I guess I am pretty well finished with that part of the journey. Now the part that frightens me -- the keeping it off. That is where I have always failed before, but this time I feel like I have the tools to help me maintain my current weight. I would have the surgery again tomorrow....I am thankful for this "tool." I feel like it has saved my life. Good luck to all of you in your journeys.