No I haven't had such an addiction but if i was really, really overweight I would consider doing it. I think it's a good option for people. However, if I was only a little overweight i wouldn't do it as I've heard stories of people dong it and they can hardly eat. i think it should be as a last resort if you have a health issue and it is going to better your overall health.

im 23 and about 8stone over weight ive tried every diet possible with no sucess and no help whatsoever from my gp.. its affecting me now because im constantly breathless and sweaty because im carrying the extra weight.. ive been accepted for a private lapband and am due to go ahead in the next week.. obesity runs in my family my younger sister had the band done two years ago and has lost 5 and a 1/2 stone wiht it and whata difference it had made to her health

I know of people with complications and even 2 that have died because of complications after (1 a year later the other was within 6 months). I also know 1 person and heard of more that within 2-3 years have gained back the weight they lost the first year, because they didn't change the way they deal with their food addicition.

There is another answer. I would recommend you go to www.foodaddicts.org website and read about Food Addicts in Recovery (FA). If there are any FA meetings in your area, please attend a few to learn about the program and get a sponsor if you are interested in joining. If there are not any meetings in your area, call the FA office to see if you can get in on a phone meeting. FA is a non-profit 12-step program organization that does not charge fees, but is self-supporting, so members who can, donate $1-2 a meeting to keep it viable. I have been in FA for a little over 5 months and have lost over 50 pounds (I'm only about 5-10 pounds away from goal and haven't been this thin in over 35 years). I have seen and heard stories of people losing hundreds of pounds and keeping it off for years by working the program.

To me the truely amazing thing is that through this program God has taken away all my cravings, which has never happened with other diets.

I hope you will seek help with FA.

WHAT - GASTRIC BAND SURGERY FOR OVERWEIGHT ?
its like c'mon why dont you try some running practices or excersies - then if you thing the hard work is giving no effect - then go for the sugery - it is better not to risk it up......

Michell...there are some people who have tried dieting and exercise to no avail. And Stacy seems to be one of those people. Stacy be sure to do some full research and make sure you understand the risks. Best of luck to you. I have seen three friends go through this procedure with fantastic results. And minimal side effects.