Hi,
I know how you feel. I am now at 251 the highest I have ever been, which is hard to deal with when all throughout my childhood and teen age years, most people thought I was anorexic (I was not!!) I went on my first plane ride in almost 20 years last April, when I took my son and nephew to Disney World. Thank goodness a nice couple gave up their seats so that we could all sit together since it was the kids 1st plane ride. It made is easier to sit, since they are so thin. (they were 7 &8) I wish you all of the luck, and since I am in a similar boat, just now doing research on banding, maybe we can exchange info that we find?? Best of luck
sls1974