I Got Banded On April 25 Th . I Was Thinking The Same Things That You Are Thinking . But , I Reality I Knew I Could Not Lose The Weight By Myself . I Have Tried So Many Diets And Lost A Few Pounds . I Was Tired Of Feeling So Wore Down All The Time , I Did Not Want To Keep Battling This Disease . I Prayed About It ...very Hard ....and God Gave Me The Answer . I Woke Up With The Band Inside Of Me . I Am Thankful I Was Able To Do It . It Has Only Been 3 Days For Me , But I Can Already Feel The Difference In My Body And Out Look On Life . Good Luck , And Pleasedont Turn Back . You Will Not Regret Your Choice .