I've been a "lurker" up to this point. I have enjoyed and learned a lot by reading your posts. I will be banded Mon 4/14. My son was banded 4/11 and my daughter will be banded 4/24. Dr Victor Gonzales will do mine. I started at 284 and after 12 days liquid diet am down to 260. I retired after owning a small company that did outsourcing work for American Express where I retired the fisrt time. I look forward to learning more from you guys in the future......Weldon