Hi im 22 and got banded in october this year. I have lost 2 stone so far. dont wory about the whole throwing up thing it just a bit weard. An siting at a computer wont be bad it will hurt a bit when get up and sit down but u will be fine. and u will still be able to cook just without beef and bread lol. wear r u geting banded?? and good luck for 2 mara