I was just wondering how many people have a Realize band.

My doctor does both bands and let us decide.

I had heard that the Realize band is a little more forgiving as far as what foods you can eat, so I went with it.

Sometimes I feel like I must be the only one with the Realize band but I know that is not true.

If you have a Realize band I would like to know how you are doing with it.

Thanks

Hey there! I have a realize band. Its been two months since surgery and I have lost nearly 30 pounds so far. I am doing well with my band, I havent had any complications or problems with it. I have not been stuck on anything yet nor have I vomited. I have 5cc in an 11cc band. There is no food that I can not eat (that I have found so far). I just take my time with little bites and long chews. Good luck to you!

Hey Jerseygirl,

I am doing well with mine too, I was banded 4/25/12. I have 5.2 cc's and I have to take it slower in the mornings but no other problems. I did have one stuck episode but it was my own fault.

Glad to hear your doing well and thanks for the reply.

I have the Realize Band. I am only three weeks post op, but so far no complications. By the way, what is the difference in the Realize and the Lap Band?

I have a realize band 11 CC. I am a slow loser but knock on wood I don't have PB or vomitting. I also can eat most foods in moderaton.

Hi Ladies,

I too have Realize band. My surgery was on 4/16/12 and have lost 39lbs. I am now up to 6 cc's in my band. I believe I might be close to the green zone.

I have the Realize Band. I am only three weeks post op, but so far no complications. By the way, what is the difference in the Realize and the Lap Band?

Here is a side by side comparison between the two..

http://www.wlshelp.com/lap-band-vs-realize-band.html

Hello everyone! I too have the realize band. I was banded 12/9/11 and so far I have lost 50 lbs. I don't know exactly how many cc's I have but I'll find out tomorrow when I go for an adjustment. No complications so far (knock on wood). Only a few episodes of chest pain that might be related to not chewing properly, eating too fast, or a combination of both. I'll see my nutricionist today so I can get all my questions answered.

Have a great day everyone !!

Sounds like everyone is doing great with the Realize band.

Glad to know.

I was begining to think I was the only one.

My surgeon said he usually gives realize to the bigger men and lap band to the ladies...

I have the realize band. My surgeon also explained it that this band is more forgiving and less likely to slip when compared to the lapband. I'm 6 months post op and have 7.25cc's in my 11cc band.

I have the Realize Band and so does my sister. We both had ours done in May, 2011. I have lost 77lbs and she has lost 86lbs. I have not had any issues nor has she. We r both very happy with our choice. We just got back from the beach and last year we had trouble just walking on the beach, [out of breath, breathing heavy, red in the face]. This year we not only walked without giving out but played volleyball. Last year people were playing volleyball on the beach and I said " how in the world do they do that, I can barely walk on it." lol and this year I DID IT!!!

I got my Realize band 12/2010. I have lost about 80 pounds and I am at the goal I set at the beginning. I would like to lose another 10 pounds and I think that is definitely doable. It will take some time at this point but I am patient.

I now have 8.5cc. I am going in 2 weeks for my 18 month check in. I am sure they will agree with me that another fill is not needed. I can eat almost anything. I tend to not eat in the morning as it is a little tight but I have adjusted well to that.

I really only have issues now when I eat too fast. It sometimes happens when I am rushing to get super ready for the family and I sit to eat without getting my head out of rush mode.

When I said I can eat almost anything it is true but I am rarely hungry and I only eat small amounts as that is all that is needed to satisfy me. I went out to eat twice this weekend with my 8 year old daughter. We got one meal, ate everything we wanted and came home with almost half of the plate. It is amazing how much food we are "expected" to eat by society.

Anyway, I am VERY happy with the realize band.

I am so happy to hear that everyone is happy with the Realize band.

i have the lap band

When I went for my information session this week they said the hospital's surgeons pretty much exclusively use the Realize band. I'm glad, cuz I was hoping to go with that kind, anyway.