Hi everyone, I am a newbie and getting banded in January by Dr. Ferzli in NYC. Still waiting for date and hoping it will be soon! I am trying so hard not to gain any more weight and looking forward to my two weeks pre op to get focused; the holidays are killing me! Is there a name for the group yet; how about 'New Year Bandettes??' I am so excited and nervous too about the op and post op, and so glad there are friends here to share with; feel free to email me!