I will be banded on March 14 at 7:30 a.m. at Central DuPage Hospital. I cannot wait, I have started the pre op diet and I am only down 7 lbs though. So a week from yesterday is the day! I am so excited and happy and kinda like ahhh! It is finally happening. I was approved by BCBS in less than 24 hours. I am only 23 years old as well, so we thought that was going to be an issue. I wonder how much weight I will lose in the first month...hmmm only time will tell. Wish me luck!