:pilot: Hello to all I have been a secret admirer for some time now, I have finally decided to join I am to be banded May 26th ....I have been waiting for this for quite some time, 6 years ago I was an inch away from having it done when my insurance stopped paying for the procedure .... so with great fortune... I am now able to do it hurray..... well anyhow I have been lurking on this site for months now reading everyones discussions its become my nightly routine I feel like I dont want to miss anything... I would love to hear from any and all of you!!!! I am so excited very few people know I am having this done so this will be a nice way to share my experiences .... Im from around the Portland,OR area well I'll close Bye for now Crissi