This is clearly not for everyone. I however, was banded 8 years ago and lived in misery. I couldn't eat, I threw up everything, my hair fell out, I had slippage and erosion and was forced to have the band removed. I had the sleeve in December and have never been happier! I eat everything in small portions. I have lost 60 pounds since December. It's been an amazing journey. Everyone is different. Scaring people based on one bad experience isn't fair.