Hi CM, I responded to you but not sure if I did it in right place. I'm a 45 year old female banded 9/17/09. Need to lose 157lbs. Have lost 22 since week of pre-op diet. I would like to have a band buddy. I look forward to hearing from you. JMhttp://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/modern/001_smile.gif