we live in new york, he was banded by Dr. Kwon at Bon Secours hospital . his bmi was about 42 or something he weighed 276, but is short at 5 ft 4in. he has lost 70 lbs in 1.5 months, not exactly the way to do it.I also have the lapband 3 years now and am on maintaince i have lost 70 lbs. bmi is 24. not had too many problems so all of this with my husband is just a nightmare. he is having surgery again this wed.