I don't know how I feel about it to be honest! I think it is a valid option for many people, however, if it is not supported with the right eating and exercise coaching, it is still doomed to fail.

I am very overweight and I am working towards slowly slowly losing the weight on my own.

I feel good about the fact I am really learning what I should and shouldn't do.

A friend of mine had lap banding done a few years ago and hasn't budged any weight at all.

It's like any aspect of weight loss I suppose. Hard work pays off!