I am so happy I am getting this thing out of me! I was showed pictures of people who's band has stretched their esophagus out so bad over the band. I'm glad I am not one of those awful cases, but my esophagus has stretched a bit. The Doc says I am the oldest lap band he has seen lol. I cannot wait to be able to eat something without slathering it with sauce. I will not miss the "stuck" feeling and the having to run to the bathroom while at a meal with family or friends.