This is non-surgical and therefore has:

• no side effects
• no medical risk
• no pain
• no ongoing medical-related treatment required
• no hospital waiting lists 
• no expensive medical-related costs
• no specific weight requirements

Why some people consider VGB over actual Lap Band surgery

• Not everyone's cover is eligible for the surgery
• To avoid the risks and pain associated with a major surgical procedure
• Long recovery process
• Potential complications such as infection, internal bleeding, gastritis and ulceration
• The band can slip or in some cases be subject to erosion
• Vomiting or regurgitation of food
• Port may bulge through the skin
• Medicare and private insurance cover about $1,000 leaving you to pay about $10,000

Macy is a fully trained and certified Virtual Gastric Band practitioner.  She has seen many