I have been asked that to Is it worth it. I haven't been band yet and I have to say yes it is worth it. I have had people to say you can lose it . Well if I could I would have 20 years ago du. I will be band in Jan.( I hope) Anyways .. I look forward not to be on all my med in a few months. My Tumor, High blood Pressure , Cloistral, and me being borderline Diabetic. It will help. I get so mad when people come to me and say are you sure it's worth it are you not afraid of dying in surgery( I am afraid if I don't have it I will).. I say YES too and I haven't done it yet.