Vegas mom Hello there from Texas. I want you to know that i had lap band 2 weeks ago and i am so happy. i feel better everyday and feel like going and going. It is amaizing. it was a long hall for me. I started in Sept. got new insuance in Jan and got approved in early March. Had Surgery the 23 of Jan. I have lost about 14 lbs in 2 weeks. It is truly amaizing.