Hey Sharni,

Just saw this. I was totally anti-weight loss surgery for ages...until I had a series of friends go through exactly this proceedure. Now I'm at least on the fence about it. The first has had amazing results with it...she's a walking advertisement. Lost over 100lbs in the first year after it, adapted extremely well to the lifestyle changes it required, is now much healthier, much more active and extremely happy with her decision. The others have been less dynamic, and one is really struggling to reach even her 1 year goal. That said, if you have specific questions you want me to pass on...let me know. They're the sort to be totally honest about the highs and lows of the proceedure. I think one of them was even talking about putting together a website about her experiences...she may have gotten it up.

G