So sorry no one answered your post. I am just now finding it. I have a girlfreind (postmaster) who had this procedure done this year. She was pushing almost 300 pounds......and now is around 150. SHe lloks and feels so much better. They put in the band, and every so often she has go to tighten the band. She has had no problems with it. She said she wished she'd done it yers earlier. Hope this has helped!