Had my surgery Dec 2001. Went all the way to 137 and gradually increased eating and calories and was at 161. Started Atkins at 161 and as of today am at 141. Goal 115. Gastric bypass was helpful but I still suffer with some kickbacks of eating the wrong way and things. Pasta and Rice big no no's make me deathly ill. Thank god! because they were my favorite things to eat and full of carbs. I love bread so Atkins has been very difficult for me. Am learning how to eat without carbs. Am having some problems with the meat! I have had trouble digesting it since surgery. Toomuch fat makes me sick to my stomach. So Veggies are my friend.