Hi everyone, this is actually my third post, ...ever. I probably should have started here, but didn't know how -- so here goes. I'm 41, obese, sick of yo-yo dieting,and sick of being disappointed in myself. I thought i had made up my mind to go ahead with the band, but i read some of the posts about erosions, slips, failed bands, and they started me thinking about long term success. Does anyone have any info on long term success/failure rates? if you read some of those posts you get the idea that the band is like a time bomb. I really had so much excitement and hope going for a while, and now i have cold feet.

Thanks, Jmarie:help:

Hi everyone, this is actually my third post, ...ever. I probably should have started here, but didn't know how -- so here goes. I'm 41, obese, sick of yo-yo dieting,and sick of being disappointed in myself. I thought i had made up my mind to go ahead with the band, but i read some of the posts about erosions, slips, failed bands, and they started me thinking about long term success. Does anyone have any info on long term success/failure rates? if you read some of those posts you get the idea that the band is like a time bomb. I really had so much excitement and hope going for a while, and now i have cold feet.

Thanks, Jmarie:help:

Yeah, one problem with message boards like this is the false impression that they give which is that major problems are common.

They are not.

Hey there, I am also 'wondering" about it. I think I'm going ahead with it. Even being really good, the weight comes off so slowly, I get frustrated and ..well, eat how I like. I've been reading lots about it, too. Seems there is overwhelming positive about the band. Are you up to the challenge?