I am a 64 year old women that is hopflly about to be banded for the second time. I was banded in 2001 when there wan't much info out there about it. I did not suceed when I couldn't figure out what when and how to eat with this thing inside me. I had it removed about a year later. I have now did the research and have found this great site to guide me. I am almost done with this process and hope to be approved by passport advantage in the next month. I would love to be rebanded by Thanksgiving. I wish you all luck!