I was a 46 bmi and I was banded September 2011. My surgeon was against it but with much persuasion gave it to me. I've had a few complications and one setback due to an associate messing up my fills....but I started at 314 and. Now at 267. Slow and steady. I eat right, measure.my portions and exercise. The only.difference I see in my.friends who.net.bypass....is they lost more weight with no work initially. Find a new doctor. Explore their reasoning. The band.does take commitment and work. It's not for everybody but if you are.serious about your loss and willing to work for itkeep searching.till you find a doc who will