"I'm going to be me again" --I really love this statement! When I think of all of the things I have not done or places I have not been to because of being overweight I get so excited about getting the band. I think, not only will we be able to be ourselves--we will be even happier after having this burden removed from our lives! Then, I get really scared, too-I am a big chicken-no pain for me, please...nope, don't like it. It's a rollercoaster of emotions with this thing, I agree. Thanks for listening. You can return the favor anytime :confused: