racermom, if you have just learned about the band, make sure you do a lot of research before you decide. I have been banded for 2.5 years and this is my second band I have have problems with this one too, in oct I am having the third op in as many years. This is a great place to start, but dont just read, the good part, read some of the not so good threads, and make sure you're well informed. Would I do it again? Yes, in a heartbeat, even with all the problems I had. One thing to remember the band is a tool, you will have to work very hard with it, to make it work, but if you do then you can look forward to a new you.