Congrats! I am also small framed, 5'0 and weigh 230 lbs... I am not yet sure when my surgery will be. I had originally scheduled a gastric bypass surgery and was supposed to have it done on 4/21... But after reading more about the 2 different kinds, I decided that the band was a better fit for me! Keep posting because I am so excited about see/hearing all the results!! I wish you the best !