Hi, This is the first time I've entered the forum....I would just like to tell you that my starting BMI was 30. I'm 28 and I decided to go ahead with the surgery . It was so easy and I would recommend it to anyone. WoW, the first month I lost 20 lbs. and I just got my first fill. It is so cool, the lbs. just melt off. Hope you decide to go ahead with the surgery. Jeanette