I went for my post op visit on friday the 8th all is well and advanced to pureed foods yay... I am not sure if my band is sewn in or not... I know I have the Realize band though. Have lost 12 lbs so far am pleased with that. I go back August 5th for my first fill which they said will be 5 ccs... Do you wanna be my buddy since we are banded same day