hi my name is connie, i am new on here, i was just banded on november 25, 2008. i am truly grateful for the decision i made to have the lap band surgery. i had my surgery at highland hospital in rochester, new york with william o'malley. i have lost 50 pounds thus far. i know that this all is a work in progress and i am going to take my time to learn the new me. :laugh: