almost 2 years out and can promise u a few things...

[justrite8142 1]

(1)...if you follow the post-op instructions for the first 4-6 weeks (i 4got who long it is...lol) from ur surgeon u will lose weight with the lap band

(2)...if you exercise with the lap-band u will lose weight

(3)...if u watch ur calorie intake with the lap band u will lose weight

(4)...if u eat smaller portions with the lap-band u will lose weight

(5)...if u choose to change ur eating habits after surgery u will maintain ur weight with the lap-band

(6)...if u stick to an exercise routine u will maintain ur weight with the lap-band

(7)...if u had bills to pay b4 ur surgery...u will have bills to pay after surgery

(8)...u will be able to shop at the "skinny stores" after u lose weight

(9)...if u had problems with ur relationship b4 ur surgery...u will have problems in ur relationship after surgery

(10)..if u had body image issues as an over-weight person...u will have body image issues as a thin person

[swrktp 1]

agreed...........I would add if you have psychological issues before surgery you will have them after......and if you used food to avoid anxiety, stress or anything else get ready for it to hit you full force................you can work through it just this time not with food!!

Head hunger will rear its ugly head and you will have to deal with it..........sometimes one day at a time. They band your belly not your brain.