My husband had the lapband surgery about four years ago now. He has lost over 125  pounds. i was almost afraid the weight loss wouldnt stop on its own -- but it did. he looks and more importantly, feels, amazing. his health problems have all disappeared. he doesnt have a long laundry list of pills to take now. all of his medications have been stopped by his doctor as well. now all he takes is vitamins...he is so happy. this surgery has changed his life for the better. actually, it changed all of our lives because now he can do things he couldnt do before. i suggest you research this surgery on...