hello all i am gina from tulsa, okla. i was banded on 02/05/09. i have lost 27 # since jan 30 when i started 4 day pre-op clear liquids. i have one more day of liquids then graduate to soft foods. ive had a few complications but am doing well. my husband was banded 01/28/09 he has lost 40 since jan 34. good luck to all