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You don't seriously think that your average do you?

Heck, I would say, and yes this my opinion, that the average bandster doesn't even do the 30 minutes per day.

The average bandster is not doing Marathons.

For the average person, it is adjustable, but the only goal is to get to the sweet spot. Not to change the amount that they can eat to work out. That is just simply not realistic. Yes, this is my opinion.

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I can agree with you though. Yes it is adjustable if it gets screwed up, but to call something that gets screwed up as a positive.

So yes, if you don't do what your suppose to do, you can get a complete unfill and wait to get the pouch back to normal.

I find this argument laughable.

WOW, it is adjustable.....LOL

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I think it's more of a reassurance that IF things go south...which we should never plan on happening...but still...with a lot of people, it's just human nature to feel comfortable that there are options. Many obese people have had a lifetime of disappointments when it comes to weightloss. I think we all hope whatever surgery we choose will be a complete success and a life changing (for the better) experience. I also see how one must take the band seriously and be of the mindset that every effort will be made to follow your plan and stay on it so the problem never arises. To me anyway, there is truth to both sides.

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And in reference to the subject of this post about sleeve or band...I didn't know any insurance in the US covered the sleeve at this time. I thought it was still considered experimental. It isn't covered with my insurance (Anthem) for that reason. I bet it will be soon though if there are good results.

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