CFioren317

I really want to get the lapband. I don't want something that is irreversible and I am afraid of anything like Gastric Bypass or anything like that. I have always been pretty heavy. 5 years ago, I was 330. However, at the start of this year, I was closer to 400. Now, I am up to around 430 because of some family issues and have been eating a lot the last few months. I checked into getting the lapband and was told I would have to lose 80 pounds because the machine only holds 350 maximum weight. Is this the same for all lapband machines? Seems a little odd to me to only hold 350 maximum weight. I understand maybe asking someone to lose some weight to show they are serious. I also understand the emotional and psychological testing they have to do for the 6 month period before getting the band. But to me, asking me to get down to 350 before getting on the band is, well, stupid. If I could get down to 350 I wouldn't need the band. I'm at the very early initial stages and don't know much more about the lapband than what I wrote above, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.