On February 18th 2009 Gastric Bypass surgery changed my life forever. Why did I do it... because I had lost nearly 1000 lbs by dieting since I was 18 years old only to gain it back, plus more. My higest weight was 321 lbs. I was pre-diabetic, had sleep apnia, glaucoma, high blood pressure, aching jonts, and a ferocious... appetite that was out of control. My Body Mass Index was 44 (morbedly Obese). Since my GB all of the above mentioned complications are gone. I now weigh 180 lbs. I now eat 5 or 6 small healthy meals a day, and excercise moderately. I am posting this to share my story with anyone who is morbidly obese and desperate, and to tell you that there is hope. As they say in all Twelve Step programs, "Take what you want from this and leave the rest." It has been one hell of an amazing journey. I wish you well in yours. GT