I say go for it! It is a great thing! BUT...It is not a solution, it is a tool. You have to change your eating habits & exercise. It is possible to gain the weight back in you don't eat right & exercise. I got to a point where I was eating a little more & a little more & over time I was able to eat as much as I did before my band (of certain foods.) I've gained a considerable amount back and I am truly miserable right now. But it's my own fault! Good luck!!