Hi! I'm getting banded this Thursday, 1/20/11 EEE!!! I'm excited but also a bit nervous since I've never been put under before. I've lost 30 lbs on the liver shrinking diet. My doctor is very pleased. He told me that since I have done so good on the pre-op diet, the surgery should be a "piece of cake". I said, "Seriously? I'm on a 700 cal./day diet and you wanna talk about CAKE?!?" It was kinda funny. Anyway, this part of the journey has had its ups and downs. But I know in my heart its going to help me become a healthier, stronger, happier woman. Yay! Good luck to everyone at whatever stage in the process you're in! <3