I was banded on the 13th. For the first few days I thought, OMG what the hell did I just do!! I 'm just starting to come around. I have lost 8 lbs in the past 4 days. Today I'm a little hungry for the first time. I am looking forward to some cottage cheese, refried beans, mash potatoes, mmmm....OK I will stop now. I have 3 more days on clear liquids, then 1 week on full liquids, then 2 weeks on pureed. I won't do well on pureed I don't think. I will only be able to pureed fruits and vegetables. Anything else, makes me sick to even think about it. Well, good luck everyone, I can't believe out time is finally here. when I reach my goal, I'm going to buy dresses.