I am Alice from San Jose California. I am 48 years old. I was a teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School. Now I am suffering from obesity. I would like to know how to lose our weight without any pills.

Well so far alicez the band is working for me and beleive I have tried pills - Weight Watchers - Atkins - pills again - Weight Watchers 2 more times! lol But I have been researching the gastric and band for about 3 years now and had peace about doing the band. But you need to do a lot of research and come to peace with what you decide. That is most important.

Attend a couple support groups in your area. They will supply you with lots of information and put you intouch with people that have done it both ways.

Then of course this web site is just full of information.

Good luck on your journey!

I cannot stress enough do your research!

thanks a lot Judy...