Hi, I'm from Alma,wv. I just had my band done on 8-15-08.the operation went well. Went home the next day so far so good ihad to do a 2 week liquid diet befoe that. lost 12 lbs. I'm still a little sore but it's only been 8 days since my operation. I had mine done I had mine done at CAMC also. I had Dr.Rossie.real nice dr.I hope that everything goes well for you.Good Luck and God Bless.