Thank you for the advice!! I am so excited!! The surgeon here uses robotic technique!! My friend had gastric sleeve an is down 54 pounds!! In 4 month!! Not an option for me!! I have tricare and am grateful they cover lap band! Lol!! I had my tonsils out 6 months ago at 40 so bring on the liquids lol!! This surgery can't be worse than that!! Also did you banders hAve to stay the night or is this out patient???