4 plus years I've had this thing and It hasn't done what they advertised

I had it put in by the army and they touted it as greatest thing ever. It hasn't worked, its not that I was hungry because I wasn't . I just ate what I wanted when I wanted.

Getting fills was a problem because every time I wanted to fill it would take months and then one postponement after another.

I've lost a total of 40 lbs. now my doctor wants to do a sleeve surgery.

nothing but a waste of time. I have a huge bump on my stomach that is very embarrassing and I've lived with it thinking I would lose weight.

I haven't hap any of what I wanted. I think I will just go ahead with an emotional breakdown. Then start over with the sleeve

DON'T GET A LAP BAND IT DOES NOT DO WHAT THEY SAY

I agree 100% it is not what they said it was supposed to be. I got info and when I had it did nothing of what it said. I never got restriction only eat or puke no happy middle so I happily puked 125 pounds off. The band doesnt work for everyone even if they follow rules! This person needed someone to say I understand and the band can suck sometimes not judgement.

I was unsuccessful with the band for several reasons. I wasn't ready. I could eat as much as I wanted and didn't feel full. I didn't have support from my husband. I have an insulin resistance issue and while I was eating less, it still wasn't working. Horrible acid reflux - even with no restriction. I never lost weight, except for the initial 30 pounds prior to the surgery since I was on the liquid diet.

Fast forward 4 years later and I am scheduled for Gastric Bypass. I do have support from my husband. It will solve my insulin issue. I realize you stop eating before you feel full and many more reasons. More importantly, mentally, I am ready. It is a better option for me. Everyone has their own journey. I will say that the band is not for everyone and I would do your research before taking that option.

"I just ate what wanted when I wanted " tells a big part of the story . Although the band can help cut down the quantity of food you take in, it can't decide on the type of food you take. Thats YOUR choice. While everyone has a different experience with the band, I couldn't be happier with mine. Yes, it took some time to get the fills and green zone on track, I knew going in it would be somewhat time consuming , but that was part of being banded. December 13th was my 4 year anniversary, I followed the rules 95% of the time and started loosing immediately. Best decision ever !!

"I just ate what wanted when I wanted " tells a big part of the story . Although the band can help cut down the quantity of food you take in, it can't decide on the type of food you take. Thats YOUR choice. While everyone has a different experience with the band, I couldn't be happier with mine. Yes, it took some time to get the fills and green zone on track, I knew going in it would be somewhat time consuming , but that was part of being banded. December 13th was my 4 year anniversary, I followed the rules 95% of the time and started loosing immediately. Best decision ever !!

I hope it keeps working for you for sure. Everyone has to figure out what the right surgery for them is. I made the wrong decision for me sadly because I was scared to death to get cut on inside. I finally gave in and wish I chose this in the first place. I am pretty sure the sleeve is the right one for me. I finally feel the restriction I could never accomplish all those years. The sleeve smacks my hand like I am a child which is exactly what I needed lol I can tell by your chart that you are doing awesome. Keep up the good work!

"I just ate what wanted when I wanted " Sleevers won't succeed with that life style either.

I have done everything to a T (mostly) that my doctor has suggested. I've lost 140 lbs in 18 months. No longer diabetic. No high blood pressure. No seat belt extenders. Now buy clothes anywhere

I was ready. And it worked for me.

Do your research. I for one wouldn't rule out the Lapband.

I was banded first in 2004, small lap band lost 26 kilos. By 2010 it was embedded in my stomach, because of having to much fluid in it. I had reflux, heart burn and GORD. Had operation to replace this small lap band with a bigger lap band, which was ok but no significant weight loss, if I didn't have enough fluid in it, was useless, if I had too much fluid in it then reflux heart burn came back. Last year the bottom of my osophagus split (very painful) the band was emptied of fluid. I decided to have the band taken out and I am now waiting three months to have VSG done.