My MIL had it done 8y ago. She lost alot of weight that first year. I have no idea how much she weighed--but I think well over 300#. She still can only eat small portions-----but you know---it doesn't change the eating habits!!! She was just here a few weeks ago (before I started Atkins) and I gained 5 lbs while she was here. She eats donuts, candy, cookies---as meals!! She really hasn't lost much more weight after that intital first year. She's "looks" somewhere in the low 200's. I know she lost at least 100#---but I can see her gaining it back the way she eats.

I understand the surgery for medical reasons and that some people don't have the "time" (life or death) situations to lose weight by diet/exercise. But it really doesn't change your eating habits.

Holly