A great way to determine whether or not weight loss surgery is right for you is to determine whether or not you feel okay with the risks of bariatric surgery. For example, having this type of surgery runs all kinds of risks such as the band leaking, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), infection at the site of insertion, etc. If you are okay with these risks, then it should only be an issue of finances in whether or not you take the plunge into bariatric surgery. Talk with your physician about the risks and benefits to come to a general consensus on what can be done.