Hi all, I am a new wannabe banster. I have the opportunity to get the band and I really want to. I have to admit I am a bit scared to do it. I have been reading these great posts and learning a lot. I am glad everyone has been really honest. I have read the good and bad and all in all everyone seems to have a great feeling about the band. I am scared that after I get this done I will never feel normal again. Can anyone tell me how long it took for them to feel back to normal? And is the pain excruciating? Also has anyone gone through dr. Horgan? Thanks everyone I know this is quite an order to fill.

I am glad you are feeling great. That first normal did not sound like fun. I meant more like pain and not being able to walk around with comfort. I also meant when I would be able to drink and swallow without pain. Just go about my day without feeling like something is inside me. you know where life just starts to happen in a natural way. does this make sense at all?