I too am thinking about getting banded. I was looking in to the RNY, but am currently leaning towards the band. I have lots of medical problems that run in my family, and my biological Mother died at 38. I have 2 children and a husband, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart palpatations, GERD, and achy joints already. There fore, I'm exctied to get this done, and get healthy! I want to be healthy and live a long life with my dear hubby and children! If you would like to chat message me!!!