I am only 28 years old. I did not like to go out in public. I didn't go out with my friends. I was depressed all the time about my weight. I have taken diet pills lost a bunch of weight worked out stop taking the pills and the weight came back. I did that twice. My husband notice my depression and suggested this to me once before and I said NO. Then we talked about it again and I did it. I had my surgery in May 2011 and I have lost 35 pounds. I weighted 230 at the time of surgery and now I am 195. My outtings are improving, and I am starting to smile again. I just had my fourth fill out of a 10cc band I am at 7.75cc which I am felling it a little now-just got it done Monday 19th. I have problems with food from time to time, but I think I just didn't chew it enough. I am excited about reaching my goal weight of 130. I don't think I was ever that small even though I played sports all my life. Im too young not to enjoy life!! I'm glad I did it and ready to celebrate! Looking foward to my Goal Weight!!