I was recently Banded on 12/01/08. So far I have lost 12 lbs and counting. I am so excited for this new journey. I am already thinking head to next summer and what I will look like. I go for my 1st fill 1/9/09 and I am looking forward to it. So far I have been really hungry to where liquids were not cutting. I was released today by the Nutritionist to begin eating solids (except veggies and fruits). I am so excited.