Consult another surgeon, you definitely can lose weight with the band. Because it takes some people a few months to get restriction, the process can take longer initially. Also, you won't lose as fast as with Roux-n-y but it all balances out after a few years.

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Elisabeth :)

Highest Wt 440 lbs
Banded on 3/30/06 (351 lbs) in U.S. (11 cm VG Inamed Band, 11 fills in 2.5 yrs)
Never felt restriction and developed SEVERE ACID REFLUX

4/1/09 Revision from Band to VSG in Mexico
4/2/09 Acid Reflux Gone!
VSG Starting weight 285/Goal 130