I had gastric bypass about 12 years ago. I am generally very satisfied. I loved to eat (still do) but when I hit 315lbs, I had to make a decision I could continue as I was and resign myself to setting in my recliner watching TV for the rest of my life (I am 72 now) or try to stay mobile for as long as possible. I decided to give up eating the way I loved to. It was a rough road but was worth it. My beginning weight was 315 and I set a goal of 190. I did not achieve my goal which was based on military standards, my doctor later told me that my goal was a little unrealistic based on my age. My lowest was 197 which creeper up to 210 where it has been stable for about 9 years now. I am not doing special diet any more accept the bariatric vitamins. I will make a meal, for instance breakfast, the take 3 or 4 hours to eat it. I am retired, which allows me to do that.