rainsalot

The important part to take away from the 12 steps is the turning over of your will to a higher power. The spirituality replaces the will power that has failed us all. You also don't have to take the 12 streps by heart, pick and choose what works for you.

In addition to JACHUT's answer, I can tell you from personal experience that drinking can pick up after getting the band. I was a pretty heavy drinker before getting banded and have really been fighting the alcohol since getting the band Oct 2007. It's easy to transfer behaviors and I've spoke to many people with the same problem. I never thought I'd do AA but I'm going now just to get things back under control. Be careful.