First time on post op forum! Banded 2 pm yesterday discharged at 730 pm. Nauseas an dry heaved twice in recovery but zofran & benadryl iv fixed that. Abdominal pain of 3/10 at incision but bearable. Not much gas. My fear of anesthesia and intubation were my obstacle. Happy to be home. Sip. Walk. Repeat.

I was banded yesterday too! The worst part for me was the shoulder pain from gas. I also had a hard time sleeping last night because I can't sleep on my back. Good luck!

Congratulations to you both!! I also have the Realize band and trust me it gets better.

Happy for you both !!!

Yes every day is a lil bit beter...

Congratulations on your new life! It gets better. I too, have the Realize band. I was banded 6/19 and now have 5CCs in my band. I have lost 47 lbs since this process began. This place is WONDERFUL. YOu will get real, truthful, frank help and advice from all the nice people here. Sometimes we need a swift kick in the pants and you can get this here too.

Best of luck in your new life!

First time on post op forum! Banded 2 pm yesterday discharged at 730 pm. Nauseas an dry heaved twice in recovery but zofran & benadryl iv fixed that. Abdominal pain of 3/10 at incision but bearable. Not much gas. My fear of anesthesia and intubation were my obstacle. Happy to be home. Sip. Walk. Repeat.

Me too! Gas was a little worse tioday but bearable. Are you excited? I am!

Congrats!!! I have had my Realize band for almost a year (banded 10.26.2011). It may seem hard at first, but the pain will eventually subside and you will start to learn all about how to live your new life. It takes some adjusting, but for me has been worth every moment! This website really helped me get through the first few months. So take advantage of all the experiences people share.

Much thanks for all the encouraging words and camaraderie! Yes I am excited but worried, apprehensive, happy, wierd, ect ect. Lol

Cant wait to get moving. Keep in touch new friends.

Hey ladies! I also have the realize band! Did your air grins have any trouble filling the port the first time. I had 2 unsuccessful fills I'm 6 weeks post op and had to get X-rays waiting to see of maybe the port flipped! Just wondering?

Hey ladies! I also have the realize band! Did your air grins have any trouble filling the port the first time. I had 2 unsuccessful fills I'm 6 weeks post op and had to get X-rays waiting to see of maybe the port flipped! Just wondering?

What is the realize band?

What is the realize band?

Realize band is owned by Johnson & Johnson,

Can u request which brand band u want? I don't want the realize band can I tell my surgeon that?

I had an option either the allergen band or the realize band! Ask your surgeon I'm sure you have the option!

Can u request which brand band u want? I don't want the realize band can I tell my surgeon that?

Some surgeons do both, most do one or the other. My surgeon only uses the allergen band.

I thought I was getting the lap band and came out with a realize band. I was assured that it makes no difference.

I work in the hospital and I'm cool with the bariatric PA she said the lap band is more sturdy... Idk I'm just curious if other ppl heard this 2