child i no what you mean my docter told me you should have bypass , and when i told him what about all the death or the one who look like they are dieing he said it's there falt. well he is not my docter no more. I have read all about the band ,and it seem better i wont die lol. maybe a slip but i can deal with that b/c i wont lmao . you just have to do whats best for you . you know your boddy and what you can, and can't do . i don't like the idea of dumping or have to pay for pill that is $2 a day just to live why. your friend coming up to you asking are you on dugs . you have surgery to look good you and fell better about your self inside and out .