Hey Haley, like the rest of the girls have said I to would have been on that path of 300lbs plus. I am 46 years young and I say young because this band has given me energy and my life back. My father died at the age of 48 I was only 21 at the time, the doctor told my mother that if I didnt take care of myself I would be in his same condittion. So I did it for health reasons, I was at 265 when I made the call and I still struggle with food choices. But every day gets better and better. I have lost a total of 58lbs in 5 1/2 months. I love this band, with the 2.5cc in it, I have restriction and it tells me when to stop. I hope that you think about it, and I hope you choose to do it. I know you wont regret it.