I have not written since I was banded so here goes. My banding was on 4/10/06 and was done as an outpatient. I went in at 8am and was at home by 2:30pm that day. Doc said I did Great! I weighed in at 283 (and I am only 5'4") with a BMI of 46 a couple of days prior to surgery. One month out I am down 20lbs and I have not had my first fill yet. I am scheduled to get that on May 11th, 2006 and can't wait. I am almost back to eating normal, still a bit less but not a lot less than before. I totally expected this may happen so I am not so worried - I read about it here on LapBand Talk. I am sure many more pounds will start to drop off after I get my first fill. I can't wait. My only question/concern which is not of great concern is I still have tenderness where my port is and can plainly feel it under my skin. I just wasn't expecting that, but not too worried as long as it doesn't become painful I can live with that as long as I am losing! I will give you all an update as I hit each new phase as best as I can. Until then take care and feel free to write if you have any questions at any time. Thanks, Beth.