I'm new to this chatting online. But here it goes. I was banded on Oct. 25, 2007 by Dr. Malley in Kansas City, Kansas. He was/is great. I have lost a little over 60lbs. Dr. Malley just threw a celebration for doing at/or almost 1,000 surgeries. All of his patients were invited. Dr. Malley stated it was for all his patients successes. but anyway, it was fun. If I had to do it all over again, I would. I feel so much better after losing the weight. I still have more to go. check in later.