I myself am new to this forum. I was banded 11\4\10 and have lost 22 pounds. I just wanted to be healthier and here longer for my husband and two girls as well. I am feeling better about myself and see a difference, just want faster results. My Dr. is not about the liq diets and such, says that is not how I will live normaly and wants me to get used to making better choices for my life. I am forced to now, but I still have cravings and such , just getting better about itt..slowly! I have 50 pounds to go to reach my goal and I can not even imagine being there after so many years of being overweight! but here we go and I am very excited! I think being on this site will help when I have questions and concerns too...We do not have any support groups here were I am from...YET!