Hello my name is Matthew. I am thinking about the lap band but haven't talked to my doctor about it yet.

Hi Matthew. Welcome to LBT. Thinking about the band is where we all started. This is a good place to come and have some of your initial questions answered. Then if it is something that you are seriously considering, you will be more informed, and can then discuss it with your doctor. Keep reading posts and asking questions. There are a lot of nice people here that will share their knowledge and personal experiences with you. Good luck to you!!! Becky

Thank you for your Reply. I am tring to find tuo the basic workings like does it stop you you from being hungry? or do you have to deal with that? to me that is my biggest thing or weakness! Thank you,:party: Matthew

Howdy Matthew!

Here is what Lap-Band does. It's a tiny band that is placed around your stomach in order to create what they call a "pouch". You can only eat 4-6 oz of food at a time or else it will make you sick. There are also food restrictions. However, doest prevent you from getting hungry most of the time too.

When the band is placed on your stomach they also put a port in your side. About once a month you go in for what they call a "fil"l. This is a simple shot of saline that is injected into the band around your pouch to make it tighter again. As you loose weight the band slips or loosens, making your pouch bigger and allowing more food intake, which is why you have to get a fill.

When you have reached your goal weight, as long as you maintain within 5 lbs, they let your band become bigger so you can eat "normally" again. You still have eat healthy and learn your portion control.

However, this band is only a tool to help you achieve your success. You, yourself have to realize that this band is not an easy way out. It is a life style change in your eating habbitts.

I am 20 years old and just had lap band 1 week and 4 days ago. It's a tough process, but very worth it!!!!!

-Kareen, Texas

Edited December 30, 200817 yr by Kareen022

What about after you eat the 4 to 6 oz Do you feel Full?

Hey bud,

yeah 4-6 oz always fills me up!