I had my surgery on Aug 19th. On Aug 1st I weighed 307lbs, with the help of a pre op liver reduction diet, the day of surgery I weighed 286, now as of today I weigh 262. People asked me why do I want to have the surgery now, just stay on the pre op diet?? I ate food for a hobbie, now I exercise for a hobbie. The surgery is just a tool , you have to want to improve your health, and stick with it. Just like I have so far, I have reaped the benefits. You owe to yourself !!