I guess I am what you would call the veteran of the group....I was banded in June of 06. I was banded in Houston but I live in Brookeland, Tx. That's just above Jasper, on the Lake. Lake Sam Rayburn. I can say this much as a vet, it's the best thing I have ever done for myself other than my breast reduction. I have lost 91 lbs but I have hit my platue. I have started to workout more but still not helping. Well, just wanted to meet everyone from this area. Nice to talk to someone that is close. Good luck and happy 2008.