This is my first time on here. I understand you being scared. I am being banded this Tues. Oct. 13. I have been researching this and other weight loss surgeries and I have made the right decision. The liquid diet hasnt been as bad as I thought. 2 more days! I weighed 262 when I went to the preop appt. I think I have lost about 10 pounds this week on the liquids. I wish you the best "lovely queen". I'll be back on here and let you know how it went.