Hoya ladies I had my lap band 1st Oct the Hosp group may have improved slightly, on information pack, all info was their, but I did feel once money in their bank, their was no contact, I did think nursing staff were dreadful (however Dawn was very kind to me) I walked out in pain and in nightie, I was in pain , but any way that did pass each day, so much better at home got appt via phone with dietician this fri, and first fill 8th Nov, not lost a huge amount(11lbs) I too have BMI of 32, my port still sore and have pain on left hand side, would like a food dairy but will keep you posted, how you guys doing now??