Do a search on this bored. There is one woman who lost her father to the surgury. I can't remember who it is off the top of my head, but a search may turn her up.

I know it is hard to wait on slow weight loss. Losing slower though means less saggy skin, fewer stretch marks, and a better chance of keeping it off. While the surgury may help you lose faster, it can also carry alot of health risks and there is a danger to any surgury.

Since your doctor is promoting it, why not ask him to giv e you a chance since you are already losing. Stick to a strict regiment that doens't include bars, sugar free candy, much processed food and lower dairy. The weight will come off with patience.