Bel

Hi, Im new to posting here so i hope you dont mind my dropping in my opinion. I have had the band 7 years, i got it when i was 15. It saved my life and i wouldn't change it for the world but it is a huge learning curve! A lot of people think it is an easy way to lose weight ... IT ISNT. Its still bloody hard but it is easier then not having it at all. I chose the band because it is reversable more so then the bypass, the bypass is also in my opinion more dangerous and can cause serious malnutrition. Having said that it is something that you must decide for yourself, there are pros and cons with everything, unfortunatly. I can tell you that the band can be a wonderful thing if you make sure you dont stuff food in your face so fast you throw it back up lol, but you soon learn not too! Sorry, im babbling. If you would like to see my results i just posted them in the before and after, here is a link http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/before-after-pictures-pix-only-4642/index82.html#post778363 I am happy to answer any questions you need help with and i hope this helped you a bit. A least i can show you the band IS a long term success, for me anyway :-) Bel