:thumbup:I'm excited about having the band. The only big problem was my port turned out patient surgery took care of that. I had surgery on 04/27/08 and have lost 40 lbs. I've had to watch what I eat and exercise ,there is no getting around that. I just had another fill 09/05/08. I'm on liquids for 5 days then soft and mushy foods for 5 days these days are the hardest for me. God made a way for me to have the surgery and I'm grateful. I have 60 more lbs. to go and I'm excited!!!!!