I have the biology of a heavy person. Genetics that would last me through the Ice Age. I just couldn't lose weight, no matter how much I exercised or how little i ate. I finally peaked at 400 lbs and after 5 years of research and looking, I found my doctor and it was the right time to get it done. Life had thrown me many hard curves and I needed to get back into the game of life, so I went for it! Best decision of MY LIFE!!