Same here. I have struggled with my weight all my life. I have had the band placed, where I lost weight and regained it and was unable to lose again. I struggled with exercise programs and weightloss programs. When I spoke with my surgeon about making the revision, he was up front and honest with me about how the band had failed so many. He is a super busy man doing approx 6-8 Rny surgery's alone weekly. But still takes the time to explain and be there for his patients! If I could have screamed off the mountain tops about my surgery I would have. I had my surgery on the 18th and have no regrets. My husband is obsessed with food, and I didn't realize how bad until this surgery. It's definately something to be proud of accomplishing since so many don't have the nerve to even consider it! I was up front with people. Basically told them it was my body, it was my life, if they had anything negative to say about my embark, don't bother wasting the extra breath. Lol..... After losing my dad and his sister to cancer in 2010, I was all about being there for everyone but me. I told my PA earlier this year, this was my year and I will do all I can to feel better about me! This was my first big step......