Any LAP or Realize Banders

I had the Realized Band surgery on Dec 2 and I live in Columbia SC. I was just wondering if anyone else on this forum had the band surgery?

Hi!  I did have the lapband, but was revised to the Duodenal Switch about 10 months ago.  I did not have a great experience with the lap band, but I have heard several people who have done well.  I don't know that there are many of the SC forum that have had the band....when I had it, I mainly stayed on the lapband forum.  It seems that the SC forum is mostly RNYers (and they seem super nice!).
Good luck with your Band!

Cyndi

Yes, I had the band on August 11, 2008 and have lost 40 pounds so far.  I went last week to have another fill and my doctor took out some saline when I explained I wasn't able to eat solid food and was relying on protein shakes.  He said that defeated the purpose of the band.  I can now eat small amounts of healthy food...Thank Heavens!  It is a challenge to find the "sweet spot". 
Lots of Luck on your journey!