GJ, You appear to be a very loving and concerned husband, but there are risks in everything you do in life. It sounds like your wife has had numerous medical procedure done in the past and was able to recover just fine. I have not been banded as of date but currently going through the process. I am so optimistic and ethusiastic about improving the quality of my life and omitting comorbidities. Congratulations on your 30lb weight loss and I wish your wife the best of luck as she moves forward to her band date. :cursing: