Do some people not lose weight with the “LAP-BAND”?
A. Adjustable gastric banding is designed to result in a small gastric pouch, which limits the volume of food that can be consumed at any one time. Generally, it does not restrict fluid intake or the consumption of foods that “melt in your mouth”, such as sweets. People who eat small quantities of food throughout the day and those who consume large quantities of high calorie beverages will not experience adequate weight loss. In addition, the band NEEDS to be adjusted in order to work effectively. Without the adjustments the band may not allow you to feel the restriction necessary to result in feeling satisfied with small portions and thus lose weight consistently.
