Thank you! I think I will keep it to myself about the Lapband. I really need the support of the instructor, and group, and do not want to be looked at like I took the easy way out. Which is far from the truth, the Lapband is only a tool, and if not used properly it does not work. I should be at my goal weight by now after so many years, but now after one week of support from others struggling with their weight like me it seems like finally I am going to achieve my weight loss goal!!! Thanks Again for all the repllies.