Hi RestlessMonkey, thanks for welcoming me. Once my husband and I decided this would be the best and most safe way to go I just can't get started soon enouph. I can't wait to be banded. I have to follow my insurance guildlines to be approved so I have to do a six month program. It will be the longest 6 months ever!! I am hoping though in that six months it gets me into a good frame of mind. I feel like I have been given a chance to live again.