Hi everyone, I'm so glad I found you all. I'm here on the Vineyard and feeling very alone. I have friends that did the bypass but none with the band. Yet, the band seems the only way to go in my book! I'm just at the beginning of the trip. Gone to the all day consult and all think I'm perfect for it. Got my orders , and see the main DR. Jan 30. But I got to tell you that losing the required lbs, few as they may be is proving to be tougher than I expected! can't wait to be banded and get on with it!!! anyone here been to the Lahey Clinic?? they seem great, I hope! oh p.s., my bmi is 48