I’m so tired of band bashing. Please do not comment on the lap band if you yourself do not have one.
I have one, it saved my life, I DO NOT carry around a bag for vomiting.
If someone really needs to lose weight, and to keep it off, the lap band may be a very good option, but so many speak negatively of it that it scares off some very good candidates.
I’m not saying there arent drawbacks, I’m not saying there are no concerns, but let every overweight person decide for themselves. really, carrying around 80+ extra pounds has its own set of dangers.
You need to speak to a qualified surgeon and get the facts, do not try to research on the net.