I have not yet been banded. I started this journey December of 2007... I did most of my pre-op and during one of the LapBand support group meetings I met a young lady who did not have the best results. I than changed my mind and stopped the process. I am not back and 15 pounds heavier then I was then. I am scheduled for surgery March 25, 2009. Thanks to everyone who respond to this question... because it helps me too... I definitely have cold feet.. ( its the surgery that scares me)That being said... I can't wait for Thursday to arrive.