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hi Everyone, I an new here, have not been banded yet, but I am thinking about it. I will be attending a meeting in Hazleton, PA with Dr. Bono on March 9 and then set up my appointment after that. I was very positive and excited about it, however have some concerns. My first worry is my age, I am 53. I worry about recovery due to my age and complications. I really want this surgery, for longevity and to stop my back and hip from aching. I want to play with my grandchildren. My BMI is 45, the highest it has ever been. I have always been overweight, but this is the most. I am attributing this to menapause and I quit smoking this past July after a 30+ year habit. Today, I have more reservations as I have been reading of people on this site who have failure. Slippage, erosion and blocked as well as other things, I am wondering if this is for me? Will I be sick all the time? Will all my time be spent throwing up, running to the Dr. and Er? I guess I should read further but just wanted some feedback. Thanks.:tongue2: