You will be fine. I was nervous about going to my first appt too. That was a year ago. I am so glad that I went. I am getting banded on Friday. I am tired of being the big girl too. But I am not trying to become Barbie either. I love my hips and curves. It is scary to have a foreign body in you. But I think it is safer than rearranging your internal organs. If you need to talk, leave me a message. I would be happy to talk to you.