I have been reading several post on this website, that indicate that a lot of people really don't lose that much weight with the lap band. Some people have no lost any weight, others have only lost a bit in the beggining and then stop losing, and others have even continued to gain. Almost everyday, there is another post stating that they are having problems with weight loss. I am worried that I will spend all this money (self pay) and this will be another failed attempt to lose weight. I can't afford to fail at this. Is there a lot of people that do not reach there goal? I try and focus on the positive results, and I have seen post where people have lost a lot of weight and look amazing, but for every, one sucessful weight loss post, there are three or four unsucessful weight lost post. Please Help with any advice or info.

The only way to succeed with the lapband is to have the right attitude and make a lifestyle change where you are eating healthier, smaller portions, and getting some exercise in. If you get the band thinking your days of dieting are over, you probably won't succeed.

That being said, this tool can help you a great deal if you work with it. There are definitely people who don't follow the rules and don't lose all their weight. It is really up to you, for the most part.

Also, keep in mind that a LOT of people won't get online and find a forum about lapbands unless they are having issues. Some of us here just like forums and are on for the support, but some people of online and search for answers when they are having problems. I would bet there is a LARGE majority of people who do not log on because they are not having problems. So, keep that in mind also.

I have been reading several post on this website, that indicate that a lot of people really don't lose that much weight with the LAP-BAND®. Some people have no lost any weight, others have only lost a bit in the beggining and then stop losing, and others have even continued to gain. Almost everyday, there is another post stating that they are having problems with weight loss. I am worried that I will spend all this money (self pay) and this will be another failed attempt to lose weight. I can't afford to fail at this. Is there a lot of people that do not reach there goal? I try and focus on the positive results, and I have seen post where people have lost a lot of weight and look amazing, but for every, one sucessful weight loss post, there are three or four unsucessful weight lost post. Please Help with any advice or info.

I'm 54 yrs old and have struggled with weight problems for many years. Lapband was not an easy road to take but it helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's work. A person has to be very diligent in making good/healthy choices, follow the band rules set up by their doctor. We need to set our sights on our goal and work until we achieve it. And, when there are setbacks, get back to basics and restart the plan. Not always easy but doable.

Good luck!

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Please look at some of the before and after pics. There a lot oe people on this board who have lost a lot of weight with lapband. I had my surgery on July 8, 2008. I have lost over 100 lbs and I'm still losing. Good luck with your decision.

In my reading over the past year I've come to realize that failure to lose weight with the lapband falls in the following categories:

- Physical issues

- Proven broken lapband

- Medical mistakes whilst installing of filling lapband

- Patient's ignorance/insufficient research

- Patient's laziness/stubbornness/lack of will power

The vast majority fall into the latter two categories.

A ton of people, cliche intended, failed to do sufficient if any research. They were looking for an easy way out and thought that all they had to do is have this magical ring placed inside them and the would wake up svelte in less than a year.

They do not or cannot grasp the concept that losing weight has to do with burning more calories than you consume and has little to do with how many cc's of fairy dust are inserted into their magic ring.

These people are not hopeless, they just need a lot of research and a little education on how to use the tool that they now possess.

The lazy / stubborn / will powerless crowd refuse to believe that the lapband is only a tool and that they actually have to work at losing the weight or they know what needs to be done and don't have the will power to do it.

These people are also not without hope but the resolution to their problems can most likely only be achieved by therapy or maturity.

Both require a bunch of support. The stubborn can get frustrating but they either come around or go away sooner or later.

Edited January 26, 201016 yr by btrieger
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My two cents: Weight loss is difficult, as the past poster said, you have to be diligent this is not a MAGIC band. Neither GB or RNY or the band will make the weight go away there are things one HAS to do inorder to facilitate that loss.

I for one had to change my whole life inorder for this to work...its working albeit slowly but I am thankful for every inch and every pound loss.

I had to stop smoking, I had to change my sedintary life style and start moving and I had to stop the late night eating and junk food snacking. Was it easy? Hell no.. but its almost two years and I am so much better as a human being, so much healthier and happier. If its just about weight then re-think your options becaue these are life long changes that neeed t be made in order to have any success. If you don't move, you won't loss.