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Hey, I am an ex college football player, and looking to get the lap done...Unfortunitly with the new breed of football lineman, i have sleep apnea and have the Cpap which has changed my life...I just wanted to know after about a year or so or w/e when goal is reached is the band loosened alot...will i ever be able to eat a full meal again?

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As you lose weight the band will become looser and require a fill to tighten it back up. You will WANT to overeat but it will be difficult since it will cause pain and severe discomfort. But that is what helps you learn to eat only when hungry. The band is a tool and you can out eat it! It is still a choice to overeat or eat for any reason other than hunger. I hope this helps answer your question.

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Thanks! is the first month new to the band and new lifestyle that terrible, like will that all i will be thinking about or can i do what i normally do and enjoy life....really what im asking is how long is it till ur life seems back to normal again...and im in the business world and often i have to take clients out for drinks and i dont mind a drink here and there either...will this be a issue....plus i love lifting weights and working out, will this be affected as well....im sorry but im nervous about my next step

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