Hello,
I am new here, too. I am still trying to figure things out. I, too, recently decided to get banded after years of putting it off. I just keep getting bigger and bigger. After yet the 100th try at Weight Watchers, I said that is it. I must do something. I am a pro at losing weight, I just can't keep it off.
This seems like a great place for support. I hope that we can stay in touch and travel this journey.