Hi my name is April and i was banded on 8-17-07 by DR. Zapata in monterrey Mexico...I have lost 35 pounds to date.......I got my first fill on 9-28.....does anyone g3t together on here for support....I dont know anyone who has had the surgery...I found this website and it helps a bunch, just think it would be a little better to have a local support..is anyone interested?....hope everyone is doing great and i look forward to hearing from you!!~April~