The lapband has changed my life. I was banded on 9/1/05. I went from 265 to 165 lbs . I dyed my hair red and I get constant attention from guys. I have even had two guys fight for me at a party I went to. Before I lost the weight, I was home reading on Friday and Saturday nights and I was the babysitter for the neighbors while they went out. I have had some conplications and had to go for a revision, but I have never regretted my decision at all.