I would , you know I had to jeep my weight up to 230 lbs to have my insurance approve me cuz that was one of their requirements so you know what I've been doing the last two weeks- eating ice cream every night! Yep! It sounds horrible and actually I felt horrible but I did end up weighing close to it when I met my surgeon. And he said 100 lbs is good but not morefor my height and ideal weight ! He said he is 99% sure I will get approved. I also have hypertension, high Chol, and Triglycrides! It sounds stupid and doesn't sound good but if you want the lap Band, I would do it!