You are right and I can see were I have contradicted myself through a miss interpretation of the point you are trying make and for that I'm sorry for getting so heated. I can get carried away on sensitive issues some times.

I do agree with you that while the band can help with weight loss it will not necessarily address the underlying mental thought patterns that might be the reason behind why a person becomes obese. I do know that the services of a psychologist are often used in the procedure assessment phase and that in some situations a consultation and recommendation of a psychologist are needed in order to be approved for the surgery. But yes the band it's self is only a tool for weight loss and should never be seen as anything more.