My baby sister was ounce over 400 lbs and pretty much an invilid. She had the bypass and lost 250 lbs, and was a new person. She has since gained several lbs back, just proving that when you live to eat you will be large! I too am having some weight problems as of late. I was recently started on B.P. medicine and since starting I've gained several lbs. It doesn't matter what I eat It's going to find a place to stick, talk about feeling helpless!