hi linda i got banded 3 weeks ago in mexico and live in medicine hat ab canada. I have lost 17lbs and have 65 to go, the surgury is nothing. I got up about 5hrs after and went back my hotel.i was a bit sick from the 5min ride.went right to bed and slept another 6hrs .im feeling great and i can eat almost anything(no breads)i was 254lbs and looking forward to loosing the rest.feel free to call me if i can help ###403.527.9018 regards jim anderson