i havent been banded yet but im looking into dr's who will accept my insurance im 29 years old and im 90 lbs over weight i stand at 5'2 thats like caring a teenager on my back well i should say carring them on my front im looking forward to this but dont really know the after effects like how long i will be out of work what do i need to expect i know everyone reacts to it in a different way but im keeping a positive mind about it so im open ears to anyone who is willing to fill me in on what to expect in looking forward to hearing from you.. :thumbup: