Let me start off by saying I was just banded one week ago, on 6-8-09. I can honestly say that even while they were rolling me into the surgical suite I was thinking "what the heck am I doing" which was interesting because I didn't doubt myself at all before that. I just think nerves were getting the best of me. BUT...having started the process I feel much better. No it is not a bed of roses and the first week has been hard (we went to a family reunion today with LOADS of food), but I am so thankful to have started the journey. I approach each day with a determination to make the band work for me. I think as long as you are committed to making it work and have a great and supportive surgeon, you will do fine. Good luck and keep us infromed as to how things work out.