ObesityHelp and Dr. Trace Curry's team at the Center For Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery are excited to provide the community with some great information about one of the newest weight loss surgery procedures, the Realize Band.

The Realize Band Forum provides you with general information about the Realize Band procedure, as well as specific information about insurance approval, diet and nutrition, choosing a Realize Band surgeon, and answers to some of the most frequently asked Realize Band questions. You can also Ask Dr. Curry questions and interact with your peers on the Realize Band Messagboard!

Check out all of the following resources in the Realize Band Forum:

- Realize Band Messageboard

- About Realize Band

- Realize Band - What Every Patient Should Know About Insurance Approval

- Realize Band Diet and Nutrition

- Choosing a Realize Band Surgeon

- Realize Band FAQ

Hello! My name is Nicole and I work with Dr. Cirangle at the Surgical Weight Loss Center of Hawaii. On this Thursday, June 5th, he is having a radio call-in show from 1:05pm-2pm on AM 570 in Kauai.  If anyone would like more information about weight loss surgery and its benefits, please call in at (808) 245-5757!!

hi- I was wondering why you left the Tripler program, if you dont mind me asking? I was part of their program also.  And I now have a consult to see Dr. Lapschies.  My name is Sara and I hope to hear back from you,

Hi Gretchen, contrary to all that I have read on line, I have only had 1 fill, a tiny one, in July 2005.  Dr. Lapschies put a tight band on me so I still have a lot of restriction.  I've gained some weight back, which frustrates me, but it's not because I don't have the restriction.  My problem is grazing, which I do mostly when I am on the computer, at work and at home, especially at home in the evening.  But if I'm away from food I'm fine. If I go out I eat an energy bar, drink lots of water, and I'm good for a long time. You should go on: Lapbandtalk.com.  Go to the forums, go to USA, go to Hawaii board.  Most of the people are from Dr. Fowler at Castle Hospital, but they're very active on the board. Good Luck, Paula P.S. you can call me at work 971-7199.

Hi, I had Dr. Lapschies when I had my Adjustible Lap Band put in on 12/7/04.  I believe he was one of the first Doctors in Hawaii to do the lap band.   My surgery went very well, no complications, no problems.  He was a bit more expensive than other doctors, but I feel I got what I paid for.  He was always very professional, very nice, and very understanding.  I felt safe going into surgery with him. If you have any other specific questions, just ask. Aloha, Paula