:pray2: Hi, I'm from Texas. I had lap band in June 2007 and I always tell people it truly saved my life. I have lost 65 lbs, and I feel so great! I just recently had my last tightening and can really tell the difference. My question is does anyone have trouble with it going down? I sometimes have trouble with it going down when I start eating. It can be quite painful at times. Just wondering if this is something anyone else has experienced as well.