Lap Banding

I am seeking information from people who have had the lap banding procedure. I have heard from a couple of people that it does not work. Is this true?

i had teh rny... but... ive herd lapband works for people with lower bmi's and less weight to lose.. good luck with your choice... alexa

Alexa, Thank you for writing. I am new at this. What is teh? Zee

that was a typo hun...she meant "the" Sallykate

it means the... sorry.. i typo almost everything

The lap-band is just like any other weight loss surgery, it is a tool, not a cure all. Have you visited the lap-band forum here on OH.com? If not, go there and see for yourself some of the successful bandsters! Here is the link: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/surgtype-forums/LapBand/posts.html Good luck!