Hello everyone...I am being banded on April 10th. I am so excited! Seems like it's been forever to get to the countdown, but I think it'll be here before we know it!

Anyone else scheduled in April? We need to come up with a group name!

Carol

Hey guys, I'm being banded on April23rd, I'm getting the Realize band. Will keep you posted

Hi John,

I will be banded on the 18th and I am also getting the realize band. I have been trying to research and but haven't found alot of information except for one web site but there is no picture. Do you have any information?

Congrats Kara, I go on the 16th! Good luck ColoradoChick! Keep us posted.

My surgery is in 11 days! I can't believe it! I'm so ready, but last night I had my first attack of "what the heck am I doing?". I was a little surprised by that reaction because I've felt so good about my choice. I still think it's the right choice for me, but I think it's finally sinking in that I am about to change my life forever! I'm ready and I have no doubt it will be the best thing I will ever do for myself. I can't wait! Good luck all April Avengers! I can't wait to hear how all of you are doing!

Thanks Bea I am so freakin excited!:tongue:

I wanted to share w/everyone what one of my supporters w/the lap band said too me. I am 3rd day into my pre op diet and I really am having w/drawls. Really strange, anyhow she told me "NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS THIN/HEALTHY FEELS" anyhow in my hard moments I think of that and it actually helps me.

I Can't wait to see how thin feels again...Its funny how n highschool I thought I was soooo fat..OHH to be that fat again...I will be leaving tomorrow for KC airport, so I probably wont post til after my surgery,which is Tuesday and will be coming home from TJ on Thursday late.....so I will let u guys know how things went on Friday.............Good Luck to all and God Bless...CIndy

Hi John,

I will be banded on the 18th and I am also getting the realize band. I have been trying to research and but haven't found alot of information except for one web site but there is no picture. Do you have any information?

Hi!

There is usually a thread going that compares the different types of bands. I remember seeing pictures of both the Realize and the Lap Band, but I can't seem to find them for you. You can enter a search and look for them. That is a long boring task, but they are in there somewhere!

The websites should show pictures of their products. Also, you could try (I hate to even say this, but) You Tube.

~C

My band date is also April 7th. Dr. Edwards is my surgeon.

Good luck to you!

I,m scheduled for 04/08/08. My prayers go out to you and all of us in April

I wish good luck to all you scheduled for surgery this coming week! Are you excited or what!

Hi John,

I will be banded on the 18th and I am also getting the realize band. I have been trying to research and but haven't found alot of information except for one web site but there is no picture. Do you have any information?

I got a booklet on the realize band & from what I get the fill goes all the way around the band & it's a softer balloon type material and the band itself is wider to keep from slipping. Also it has a low profile port. There's a website to register your weight loss for your Doc to monitor. Good luck Keep U posted

Thanks John.

My band date is also April 7th. Dr. Edwards is my surgeon.

Good luck to you!:regular_smile:

Good Luck to u too Linda....Hope all goes well for u also. Are u getting nervous too??

Hello fellow Avengers,

I had my surgery on April 1 with Dr. Speigel in Houston. TX. I was originally scheduled for Mar 28, but had to reschedule the night before ( a very long story involving my laptop being stolen in the San Antonio airport and missing the last flight back to Houston that night....). I was lucky they had an opening the following Tuesday.

I must admit, I had many misgivings over the last week leading up to my surgery. I'm a serious foodie - it's an integral part of my personal and professional life. I'm in the wine business and I spend a good deal of time in great restaurants and traveling around a 5 state area. From everything I've read while lurking on these boards and researching for the last 6 months, it seems I should eventually be able to eat "normal" foods in much reduced quantities, and with lots of chewing.

My surgery went well despite the surprise hiatal hernia that needed to be repaired at the same time. Oh, well.... I've had no nausea, and only a little pain late the same day of surgery. The gas pain however, is pretty strong but getting better. Who knew that gas pain shoots up through your shoulder? I sure didn't. I probably should be out walking more, but I'm trying to catch up on work stuff. I won't start travelling again for another week at which point I should be on mushy food. I have to say, I can't wait to get off these pre-packaged drinks - yuk! Organic broth is the highlight of my day because it is the only thing savory on the list of liquids and tastes like real food.

I'm looking forward to a thinner and more active me. I was very active into my mid thirties and would like to be so again. I'd like to not be miserable 6 times a week getting on and off airplanes. I want to be more comfortable when I fly to Italy in June for vacation. How my butt fits in the airplane seat will be my biggest weight loss barometer.

I go for my one week follow up on Thursday, so I'm sure I'll have an update then.

Best wishes to everyone with your upcomming surgery!

I was banded on April 4...I am doing fine. I went to Magee Women's hospital in pittsburgh. Everyone there was just great. I have 4 very small cuts and one about 2 inches. They are all healing fine. I'm drinking my liquids. Water is easy to get in but the rest of the protein drinks and are a challenge. My stomach hurt only went getting up off the chair or out of bed. I also had some gas pains in my lower belly, but gas X strips took care of that. Directly after the operation my back was killing me. The Dr said that many people complain about their back. Pain meds took care of that. I'm not a bit hungry or thirsty. I keep drinking so not to get dehydrated. Thanks for asking.Susan

Hey guys, I'm being banded on April23rd, I'm getting the Realize band. Will keep you posted

John,

I'm getting the Realize band too. My surgery is tomorrow (4/8/08).

Hi John,

I will be banded on the 18th and I am also getting the realize band. I have been trying to research and but haven't found alot of information except for one web site but there is no picture. Do you have any information?

Kara,

I got a pamphlet from my doctor's office. I will be the first of his patients to receive the Realize band.