I m 4 '11 and weight 198 lbs.. i have an apt for my consultation with the surgeon next week.. iam kinda hoping i qualify for it but at the same iam kind off nervous..i know a few people who have gotten the lap band and lose weight ... i just dont want to lose extremely to much weight and look sick.. i also want to know does the lap band have to stay in forever and if so are there any complications?... also if they do remove it would all the weight come back? i would also like to know if u do have the lap band are u able to drink liquor?

I m 4 '11 and weight 198 lbs.. i have an apt for my consultation with the surgeon next week.. iam kinda hoping i qualify for it but at the same iam kind off nervous..i know a few people who have gotten the lap band and lose weight ... i just dont want to lose extremely to much weight and look sick.. i also want to know does the lap band have to stay in forever and if so are there any complications?... also if they do remove it would all the weight come back? i would also like to know if u do have the lap band are u able to drink liquor?

Hello and welcome to LBT. There is a ton of info here, so spend some time reading. Make sure you write down all your questions to ask during the consult. It helps so you don't forget things that are on the top of your concern list.

The nice thing about the band is that it is adjustable. You won't lose too much weight. The band does not have to stay in forever, but that is the plan. In my case, if the band were removed my weight would come back. They encourage you to stay away from drinking liquor in the weightloss phase. It is high calorie and has no nutritional value.

That being said, I do have a glass of wine once in awhile. Beer would be a problem for me because I can not drink carbonated stuff.

I wish you the best with your research and consult.