Today is my 10th anniversary and I didn't even realize this until I recieved an email from this site. I do have to say I lost 140 lbs..platoed for a few years down to size 16. I know that this surgery saved my life without a doubt. i am not the same person mentally, I also saw the Dr. Oz show and wish everyone that wanted surgery could get it for only the jump start effect. The key is to do things in moderation and to keep moving...I am aslo an addict of food but I have a way better handle on it today. It is not easy but the effert that I put into keeps my weight down. for a couple of the 10 years I gained 40 lbs back and the I said thats it and now I have watched what I put into my body and exercise and have lost 27 of that. I will have to download a picture now that I know how. 10 years ago and up to about 3 years ago I did not know. Thats what grandkids do for you in this day and age you have to know a little about the computor. I am sorry I have not stayed in touch with this most precious site. I thank them very much for reminding me of my 10 years...this has saved my life and I would encourage anyone to get this jumpstart to live a healtheir life. THANKS