Hey Tina
I'm at work right now so don't really have the chance to right a blow by blow account but I just wanted to say hi and wish you the best of luck with your decision.
I also considered the band but felt that it wouldn't work for me as I could still 'cheat' it. With the bypass there is no option to cheat. You work your ass off with this tool if you really want to see the best results but if you want to sit back and do absolutely nothing to reach your goal (i.e. exercise) then you will still lose weight.
The whole journey has been really life changing for me and is the best thing I ever did. It wasn't easy by any stretch of the imagination. I had a few complicatioins but nothing life threatening. I had pain, sometimes unbearable, but I am still here. I know weigh well under half what I did before. I wear size 8/10 clothes, I can do anything I want with my life - the world is open to me as it never was before.
If you want to know any specifics feel free to private chat me - I'm happy to give you my experiences.
All the best with your decision!
