Thoughts about Lap Band surgery?

Thoughts about Lap Band surgery?
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I think it is a big decision not to be made lightly and that post-surgery, you will still need to make a lifestyle change in terms of nutrition and exersize. I think the surgery is over-recommended for profit’s sake and that its side effects (multiple hernias, weight gained back) are severely downplayed. I do think it can change some people’s lives. Good luck.
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