Knotty Gurl

If you don't mind my asking, what's a fill ??? I am reading LapBand Surgery boards because I just can't decide if I will be successful even if I do have the operation. If I can't stay on a diet now, how will I once I get a band ?? So many questions.. Hope you don't mind answering some of them. #1 - How long do you keep the band ?? Lifetime ??? Just until you loose your weight ?? Is it adjustable ( expanding ) once you lose your weight ??? #2 - How much does it cost ? Ballpark figure... Here where I live ( East Coast), I believe it's around $ 29,000... #3 - What can you eat that is good after you have it ?? I read where someone had food lodged in their throat and had to have it surgerically removed. This sounds rather expensive... Can't be doing that too often. #4 - I have hypertension.. (stage 1)... Is that a concern and do they still do the surgery ?? Thanks .. that's it for now.