Hello everyone, My name is Becky and I was banded on 9/30/2011.. As of today, 11/5/2011, I am 32 pounds down. My first fill was 10/26/11 and I'm up for another on 11/14/2011. I had a hard first week after surgery. I really had wondered what I had gotten myself into. I cried all the time and I was miserable. But, today, I feel wonderful. I feel like I have so much more energy and have quit snoring and I'm even sleeping better. It's nice getting 30 pounds off my chest! I wish all of you lots of luck, and hope to keep in touch!