Having gastric sleeve tomorrow (9-29-14) Started the program at 275 lbs, put on an additional 10 lbs of water weight due to sever afib and diabetes. AFIB is fixed, water wait came off w/ medication, down to 258 after 3 weeks of liquid diet (very few minor cheats!). Target weight is 175 lbs and also getting off of insulin ( basil and bolus ), along with returning to competitive cycling. My wife had the full bypass 12 years ago and has kept the 120 lbs off, so I have a built in support system. Looking forward to a new life after 4 years o start and stop due to medical problems!