Thank you so much lambchops and argon, Lambchops you have a very good point about starting... maybe i just might start my own new thread looking for young adults getting or having it done. Im not a 100% sure which doctor it is but Im thinking it is Dr Yau. I am so happy and lucky that I have the oppurtunity to be able to do this while Im young. 75% of me is so excited because I will no longer feel like the way I do, I dont want to look in the mirror and feel horrible or sad or depressed because of what I see, Im quiting smoking too before I go in and I want to be healthy again, I want to feel good about myself. I think this is the best solution for myself. Mom has been banded since February 23rd 2006. Shes doing pretty good so far, shes lost about 5 pounds so thats really good. I have someone that I can look up to now, and she can help me and thats what I think will be a huge encouragement because shes gone through the stuff that I will be going through. Are there any tips that any of you would like to offer before I head into surgery?