Hi folks...I was under the impression that patients selected which type of band they wanted and then someone told me that Schmitt changed to REALIZE only.. anyone know about this? I know I can call the office but I just wanted to get thoughts from y'all first. Also, if you did have a choice, which did you select- and why? My thanks, as always,:thumbup: for your responses!!!

I was banded by Schmitt on 9/9. I think both docs only do realize now.

to my understanding from them. is that they perfer the realize band over the l.b. now in some instances they will us the l.b. but only when you are a real big person. because the l.b. is bigger. this is what dr. miles told me anyways. now if you are wanting a lapband you might need to be calling them and talking to them about it asap. i not sure when your surgery is but dont wait to late to do it.

when i got banded i was told that i might have to get the lap band because i was a very big guy. but i did get the realize band. they both are great working bands. and your weight lose is going to be up to you on how much you lose anyways. so i would say just to call them and talk to them about it.

I had my realize band put in last August. I weighed 226 the day of surgery. over the next 4 1/2 months, i lost down to 195. january i maintained, then i started gaining and am back up to 220 and very discouraged. also during this spring,i had trouble with kidney stones and my gallbladder had to come out. I don't feel any restricions. I think I have 3.5cc.I have no restricion and am no losing weight. any feedback/advise would be great. Dr. prickett in Columbia did my surgery but i onl saw him for the first fill. someone else in his office did the other two. I am becoming discouraged. Any suggestions??