Hello everybody! I'm a 27 year old female and am on my second day after surgery. I am feeling soo much better than yesterday and the day of surgery. The first thought after surgery was "What in the hell was I thinking" but after losing 9 lbs. since last Sunday, I can deal with the gas pains! My surgeon is Dr. Jamshid Nazarian based out of Beverly Hills but I got my surgery done in San Dimas, CA. Remember, the band is only a tool, YOU have to make the daily choice to do your part! Good luck and God Bless!