Hi Christina, I was banded on May 6 2008.I understand the liquid diet to Ive started the mushies and its wonderful. I started out @240and now 220, I got down to 217and have gain 3 pounds back and on tues i will start to swim laps. take care and god bless you on your journey....Angie40
Im glad to hear everything went well for you thanks for letting us now that the stress and pain levels arent that bad. I get banded on the 6 of May and getting alittle worry. good luck.