hi i just want to say i havent been banded yet just starting the process. my first apt. is in jan. ive read a lot of your posts and everyone of them remind me of me. ive had the same thoughts and feelings. thank you so much for being here. know that your not alone and i know you are a beautiful person!! i feel very blessed to have met you on here... thank you for you honesty. ive tryed talking to family and others about these issues but they dont even want to hear about it. they make me feel like they are mad at me. keep your head up. you can do this!! love tee