I started this journey Jan of 2010. It has been a long process. I finally finshed all my steps and was approved the first time we submited paper work to insurance. I was very lucky. I was all about this site in the begining but then I thought I would never meet the end of the process and started having doubts and didnt come on much. Now that I have a date set I am back on her again. Trying to meet people that have been through what I am going through or have are already walking the path I will soon be walking. I am type two diabetic and I read how some say it is harder and that worries me. The more I read I guess the more worried I get. I feel like I shouldnt come on here till after I have it lol. The days go by slower now than they ever did before. I keep feeling like something is going to happen and I wont be able to have it. Its like its to good to be true. Not to sownd like a downer but I am so used to things not going right. I need some positive feedback.. Am I the only one that feels this way before the band. Are these worries normal? By the way is there any one else out there being banded feb 8th? I would relly like to have a band buddy.. someone to talk to often along the way.. I have a very supportive boyfriend and family but I know when it comes down to it there are some things they will not understand or be able to give me insight on.