NO! I have only been banded 4 months today and have lost 40 lbs. One of the best decisions I have ever made besides excepting JESUS as my personal savior and having my son. I would have never been able to get rid of 40lbs on my own. Down from size 16 pants to size 12. And down one shoe size. Had great surgeon DR Oliak in Brea, CA and a very good staff and support group. REGRETS. NO I DO NOT THINK SO.