I was band on 12/18 I feel great . I did have gout in my big toe on the third day at home. It hurt more then the band did. Well I started dec. 4 on my diet and I have lost 31 pound. The DR. put a 14cc band on me with 4cc in it. I think I feel it put I have not ate anything but shakes. I will find out on Chrismas. :thumbup: