In other words, if you had your band "installed" today, what would you have done differently to have made the journey more successful/productive/easier?

I would have started exercising sooner. I would have at least started a regular walking routine right after being banded.

I wish I woulda played by the rules - like spent the entire month on liquids instead of cheating week 2. And I wish I had know how hungry I would be day 3 - I had no clue that my band wouldn't work yet. I must've been daydreaming during my orientation.

Marci