Hello. My name is Emmy and I am just starting to learn what this lapband is about. My Michigan BC National Insurance requires 12 mos documented weight loss which I started in July. I am 57 years old. I have been trying all my life, but have not documented it for 12 consecutive months. My surgeon is Kevin Krause with Wm Beaumont hospital in Michigan. I just want to learn from all of you about this surgery. If anyone has heard of him, please let me know. Thanks.