Hello fellow banders. My name is David and I just had my surgery on Monday 8 Sep 08. I have been really sore but still excited about my new life journey. I have already lost 15lbs this week. I am very strict on following the diet as well as the water intake and vitamins. A little about me. Iam a retired Marine and Army Soldier. I spent 25 years in the military. I fought weight with bulemia, phen-fen, ephedra, many miles of running, and every diet ever available. I decided on lap band after I gained up to 357lbs only two years after retiring from the military. I am now down to 320lbs with the pre-op and post-op eating plan. I will need support as there are times I struggle with anxiety about failing in the long run. Your posts have been my inspiration over the past several months and I thank you for being openly honest about the positives and negatives of the Lapband surgery. I hope to offer insight as well and look foward to success with each of you. God Bless:thumbup: