Do you have to have chocolate or ice cream all the time? If so, it may not be right for you. These foods can go right through the stomach constriction and do not stretch the pouch. As a result, even though you have consumed a great deal of a sugar and fat, you may not feel at all full. A malabsorptive operation, such as a gastric bypass, may be better suited for you.
The Lap-Bands most effective function is to lessen hunger. If you eat just to eat, then this may not be for you. The only way the Lap-Band can cause weight loss is by making you comfortable eating less. If you choose not to eat less, you will not lose weight. Many people achieve success. However, it is up to you. The most important factor is your commitment to making this change yourself!
Lap-Band Companion Book
Mark J. Watson, MD
Daniel B. jones, MD
