I have been banded for 5 years now let me say this for over a year I didnt have progress BUT it was all my own fault. You can always find ways to up your caloric intake and not enough exercise. The lap band is a tool NOT a cure. You need to do your part it it will definitely do its part. For about 2 years now I have been hovering at around 170 and for the past 2.5 months I have really buckled down going to the gym and eating better and I am now down to 153! If the lap band is not working for someone its most likely they are not doing there part to make it work.