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Im confused how the Lap Band works. If people won't or can't exercise and eat healthy without the band, how come they can with the band? I went to my first seminar today with Dr. Bonner on the lap band and the doctor stated that diet and exercise is a must even after banded. If that is the case, then why do people get banded instead of just doing it on their own?