I wish you well, Yenta. Many of my friends have had this procedure, and not a single one of them regrets having it done; only that they didn't have it done sooner. (both the gastric bypass and the banding).
You'll be amazed at how quickly you shed the pounds, and how exponentially better you will feel.
Bonne chance!!
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