I am now banded! Had some minor complications during surgery, had to be transfered to a hospital after surgery, since surgery was done at outpatient clinic. For some reason after waking up from surgery, I was spitting up blood. I had wheezing in my lungs, and just felt awful. Doc said it was something to do with the tube going down my throat, and creating a negative pressure. Its not very common, but said it happens somtimes with big strong men like me...(Yeah!...he called me strong..lol!). Air in chest cavity is for the dogs! That crap hurts! Call me a big sissy, but i dont like it when I hurt. I am now somewhat back to normal. A little excited with the journey in front of me. I am already fitting into shirts that had shrunk on me...LOL!