i am very touched with allan's story ,and my prayers are with him for a successful new lifestyle. i am a 52 yr.old disabled woman who weighs close to 400lbs. and have honestly tried everything to lose it. i cannot afford the surgery let alone the surgery to remove excess skin, so seeing this show gladdens my heart and brings tears of joy for those who can afford it. good work doctors the world needs more like you with true compassion about our disease.