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crc38    0

crc38
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Has anyone else decided on the Realize Band over the LapBand?

I asked for the Realize because the port is flatter and is suppose to be less noticeable. I also loved their online support system.

Other than the port and some shape differences, they're pretty much the same and have the same success rates. I was just wondering if anyone felt strongly about it.

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erikadawn    0

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I have the realize band, I was banded a year ago, Ilost 100 pounds in 10 months. I dont know the diference, but it worked for me.

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DanaM    0

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I have the realize band and so does my husband. We have not had any trouble so far. Good luck to you!

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haroldrussi    0

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I am scheduled for the Realize Band on Wed. 4 March. Can't wait. (but Tuesday night I might get a little worried about the surgery) For now I spend my evenings working on my 1948 Chevy P/U Hot Rod to keep my mind off the liquid diet and the surgery. I have been working on it in my garage for better than 8 years. I think it will be completed this year. New body and new truck....

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tiffanye    0

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I have the Realize Band and I was banded at the end of Jan. I haven't had any problems I haven't even had what they call bandster hell...yet. And I am losing pretty steady. 22 lbs so far.

The online support is the reason I picked this band. It is ok. I did Weight Watchers last year online and I like their site a lot better. I might email the Realize people with some suggestions.

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texasweb    0

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Has anyone else decided on the Realize Band over the LapBand?

I asked for the Realize because the port is flatter and is suppose to be less noticeable. I also loved their online support system.

Other than the port and some shape differences, they're pretty much the same and have the same success rates. I was just wondering if anyone felt strongly about it.

I have the realize band. My doctor use to use the lapband, but switched to the realize band.

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HeatherO    7

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I got to goal on my Realize band in less than a year. It works great. Once I reached restriction, I stayed there for many, many months without requiring another fill.

I am happy I went with Realize, but I know the other option is good as well. I may have done just as well on the other band also.

Good luck!!!

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TQUAD64    9

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My doctor offers a low profile port for the LapBand, so if your selecting the Realize Band for that reason just know that LapBand comes with a low profile port too.

I am not sure how helpful the website will be, but I know there is thread for Realize on this websire that might be helpful. Realize Band Surgery (NEW!) - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Comparison link.

Compare Adjustable Gastric Bands - LAP-BAND vs. REALIZE Band

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mair    0

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I have the Realize Band also. Lost 24 lbs so far since December, I have no complaints.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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