I have recently started the process.....getting all the clearences need to be banded. I am very excited and have told a few folks. Most feedback has been positive, I have had some people say I didn't need it.....but they are not taking several insilin shots a day and meds for high blood pressure either. Yes I too get tired sometimes of educating folks, but the realization is, if my experiances can help someone else......then so be it. Won't yell from roof tops but will tell when asked or necessary.