I know the lap-band works for some. A lady I work with has one and has stayed slim. Of course, she actually had to GAIN weight in order to qualify for it. I know others who have regained some or all of their previous weight. If you don't change your mind-set, you CAN overeat the lap band.
Now, as much as you love someone, you can't MAKE them lose weight (I know from experience). You CAN help them, though, and I applaud you for trying to do so.
She really needs to make this a lifestyle change. Less than a year ago I was as big or bigger than she is now. A few simple changes in lifestyle and close to 200 pounds is gone.
Just some thoughts.
I, too, would encourage her to log on in person and join us here--there's lots of folks who care and are happy to lend support.
Regards,
Michael
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47 M 5'8"
May 4, 2010...... 440? lbs. (Start FitDay Size 60 Jeans) 
June 19, 2010.... 393 lbs. (First Weigh-in)
June 19, 2011.... 229 lbs. (164 lbs. gone in one year :-)
Current Weight... 185 lbs. (Size 36 Jeans) 
Next Goal 169 lbs. (07/04/12) Ultimate Goal 165 lbs. (12/31/12)
The best exercises for weight loss are Fork Putdowns and Table Pushaways.
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