"You don't need LAP-BAND®!"
(1)Before your surgery, you may hear things like, "Why can't you just lose weight the normal way?" or "Isn't having surgery taking the easy way out?" But saying that anyone can lose 100+ pounds by diet and exercise is like saying that any child who studies and does his homework can be the next Albert Einstein, says Warren L. Huberman, PhD, clinical psychologist and consulting psychologist to the NYU Program for Surgical Weight Loss. "In theory, 'anyone' could lose 100 pounds or be the next Albert Einstein, but in reality, very few do. So doesn't it make the most sense to choose the intervention that has more evidence to support its effectiveness in helping you achieve significant long-term weight loss?" Reveal your LAP-BAND® plans to the two or three people you're confident will be supportive of your decision. If your loved ones are still concerned, take them to your surgical consultation or show them the full explanation of the risks and benefits. Help them understand that without LAP-BAND®, healthy weight loss may be impossible for you-but with it, you could have a whole new life.
