Just let me say, the band was the worst thing I ever chose to do. I was stupid for not researching. I was a fool to let myself vomit/pb everyday for 5 years. I'm so scared I'm not researching enough this time too. Since this one is PERMANENT. I don't want to feel nauseated everyday for my life. Then again, I don't want to be on every fad diet again. Why can't I have good metabolism like my brother? I was the athlete, who dieted constantly and watched the scale climb anyways. He was, and still is, the bottomless pit. Eats whatever, tons of it, all day long. Ugh.