The adjustable gastric band is a device that fat people use to lose weight, instead of actually taking the time to exercise or talk to Jenny Craig. The surgery itself is about 20,000 USD, but after the adjustable gastric band slips off several times, the surgery will double or triple the original cost. The adjustable gastric band is not recommended for anyone afflicted with mental maladies, as they will forget they had this surgery, and possibly put on more weight after they are deemed healthy enough to have the band removed.