I've been very sceptical of the whole banding ordeal. I'm currently a mother of one, and wanting more kids in my near future. But at the same time I've notice I'm struggling with my weight durging and after pregancy. so far it's only been nine months since I've had my daughter. I've put on 40 lbs and the weight isn't going anywhere! Putting me at 290lbs. I'm only 21. The culture (asian) I've grown up in is rare to find alot of curvey woman like me. I've grown to expect it, but at the same time I still want to be around to see my kids getting older without me growing as in weight. :thumbup: