I'm excited for you!! I just got banded yesterday and I'm still in recovery stage but so much better at the 24 hr mark than 12 hr. you will love it.... I am so excited .... Two of my best friends have had it and its made all the difference in their lives... Stay true to the pre-op.. I cheated a little on that and I wish I hadn't but they say u can lose 15 lbs on the preop alone..... I lost 8 but wish i never cheated ....by nov 5 you'll feel so much better .... good luck ... Can't wait to see your progress