My advice--I had gastric bypass on 10/19--is to do your homework! Research, ask questions and if you decide to have the surgery, get into a legitimate program. I began my program on Feb. 14. Deciding takes time, then the insurance hassles, medical tests and studies, pre-surgical diet and most of all--commitment to a new life. WLS is not a cure --it is ameans of achieving health. By the way, I am a retired 56 year old. ... View related article.