I am not sure about all this lapbanding going on but i am really thinking on it and i just dont know. I am 290 lbs and only 24 years old. If i knew it would show results like i need than i would have no problem doing this. Have any of you really had a good experiance with this op and would u recommend it to others? also how is the weight loss going and whats the average loss? WOW im so tierd of being a big gurl and i want to get down to a weight loss goal of 180#.