Hello, I am Kacey and not only have I recently been banded, I am new to using the computer, so please bear with me. I live in Kanata, Ontario home of the Ottawa Senators for any of you who are hockey fans. I am 44, married with no children(just the sweetiest little pussycat in the whole wide world). I was banded April 13th 2006 at the Toronto LapBand Center. Dr. Joffe and Dr. Yau were my surgeons. cost tax incl. $17,500. My pre-op weight was 357 which was the beginning of March 2006. As of today I am 312. I am happier, healthier and enjoying my new life.