I have been following this forum for sometime. I have been thinking about banding for a couple of years. I had my first appointment yesterday and am scheduled for surgery on 6/27/12. I am both excited and alittle uneasy just because I don't know what lies ahead for me. I am not afraid of the surgery. I am sure that this is the best way to a healthier me. The decision to have the surgery was easy, it's really time to love myself more than I do a meal.....