if i had of had the band fitted then when i was about 3weeks post op, i would of had it taken out . i sooo regretted having it done . it took several weeks to get used to the bypass, and having a stall for 5 weeks really did get me down, and now its going ok but i still have the od day of regret, as i really thought i would be losing a lot more than i am .. but i guess the good thing is that if it comes of slowly it is better for the body so the dr told me, but if i had my way id wake up slim .....