I STARTED OUT OVER 300 LBS. I WAS BANDED MAY 19TH IN MEXICO BY DR. DEL LA GARZA. I JUST HAD MY FIRST FILL AUGUST 9TH, AND I HAVE LOST 33 3/4 LBS. IT IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE FOR MYSELF. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TALK MORE PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT seymourjim@bellsouth.net BY THE WAY MY NAME