Hi tanya that was bad news from your dr, if you wait that long it will be bwt 4 yrs b4 u av ur op, you av got to do what is right for you, can you wait that long? i have tried all the different diets and pills and yes some do work but you always put the weight back on and more, i think uv got some thinking and talking wiv ur partner and decide what u really want 2 do, gudluck x