I just found this thread and am so glad to have come across it. I am a Christian and have been saved since Dec. 10, 1978. I was so blessed to be able to have the lap band done, I thank God every day. I,ve only lost 28lbs. but I have faith that more weight loss will come. I had it done in Oct. but just had my first fill this month Jan. I had my surgery done in Mexico and was able to pay for my daughter to have it done with me, because it cost so much less over there. God is just good that way. We had to search for months for a doctor hear to do our fills. God Bless You , for starting this thread.