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Hi. I was just banded March 8th. I am 50 and have the following health conditions: diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. I also had SVT years ago and had oblation and I see a cardiologist on a regular basis. It has only been 2 1/2 weeks but I am down 20 lbs and feel so much better. Glucose levels are down, blood pressure is down, and sleep apnea has significantly improved (I will need to be retested but I slept the first 2 weeks without CPAP which I could never have done previously). My primary care approved the surgery. I wish you the best in your journey. It IS a journey. : ) The food selections go from liquid for 2 weeks to pureed for 2 weeks to pretty much whatever you want that doesn't bother your stomach. I am at the pureed stage, but have found that if I chew everything well enough there has been no issue and I have not needed to actually puree all foods. It is a life changing decision and I have 3 more weeks before I will get the first fill, but it is well worth it. If you know it is the right decision for yourself, then go for it. It is a personal experience for each person. I have been attending the support group in my area and have met some great people who are all succeeding with this which keeps me motivated. Good luck!