thanks for the story!!! I GO TO MY FIRST DR. APPT 5/29 TO SET UP SURGERY. I HAVE REALLY BEEN WORRIED BECAUSE I HAD A C SECTION WHEN MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN AND ALMOST DIED. SO IM AFRAID OF SURGERY. I HOE MINE GOES AS WELL AS YOURS.. THANKS AGAIN!! I REALLY NEEDED TO HEAR SOME GOOD ABOUT LAPBAND BECAUSE I HAVE HEARD NOTHING AT ALL!!!