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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 294207" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>I'm no expert but weight is a very complex issue. The band is a tool that will help her get through and develop her own tools. Follow up would seem to be important with a group or therapist so she doesn't sabotage herself.</p><p></p><p>It's like an alcoholic. All the AA meetings, therapists or guilt won't help if they aren't sober already. </p><p>She is young and I think it's a good idea if she is in the right frame of mind. She is missing some of the best days of her life because of her weight. Her obsession with food is no different than the obsession with alcohol. It is a self medicating process and a soothing way to ease anxiety and/or pain.</p><p></p><p>From what I have heard from people who have done it, they are screened and there is intense follow up. I don't know anyone with the band but I know others with the actual surgery. It really is a help. </p><p></p><p>If it's her choice and it helps then I would encourage her. I would be happy if difficult child would want to do it but he is unaware of his body and would not be able to follow the rules post op. His weight doesn't bother him. It bothers his doctor and me. If he would ask for it, I'd be thrilled.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 294207, member: 3"] I'm no expert but weight is a very complex issue. The band is a tool that will help her get through and develop her own tools. Follow up would seem to be important with a group or therapist so she doesn't sabotage herself. It's like an alcoholic. All the AA meetings, therapists or guilt won't help if they aren't sober already. She is young and I think it's a good idea if she is in the right frame of mind. She is missing some of the best days of her life because of her weight. Her obsession with food is no different than the obsession with alcohol. It is a self medicating process and a soothing way to ease anxiety and/or pain. From what I have heard from people who have done it, they are screened and there is intense follow up. I don't know anyone with the band but I know others with the actual surgery. It really is a help. If it's her choice and it helps then I would encourage her. I would be happy if difficult child would want to do it but he is unaware of his body and would not be able to follow the rules post op. His weight doesn't bother him. It bothers his doctor and me. If he would ask for it, I'd be thrilled. [/QUOTE]
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