Realize Band.

That's great Marymcd54 and thank you for the encouragment.

 Hi there...I just got my realize band on 11/8/11 (empty). I got my first fill on 12/21/11 (just 19 days ago). I have lost 13lbs since my first fill! The band is just a tool. If you never use your tool...you will NEVER shed the weight. My suggestions to you is listen to your band, don't drink with your meals, and excercise often. Best of luck to you...you will NEVER regret your decision. See you on the "banded" side!

Thanks for the info girl.  I feel this is gonna do me a lot of good.  Be Blessed.

I have Lap-Band, but from what I see posted by the Realizers, those bands don't seem to work any better than the Lap-Bands. I still see tons of complications, many not losing any significant amount of weight, lots of re-operations. The best thing you can do is RUN!!!

Thank you very much for your response but I have peace with my decision.  Be Blessed

I was banded Nov 2010!!! I only have 20 pounds till goal!!! I love my band!!! Ive came off a lot of my meds because of the surgury!!! It really depends on your will power!!! Ive fallen off the band wagon thru the holidays!!! I'm getting back on track today!!! Ive went from a 18/20 to a 8/10 and a 2x shirt to a med/large...Dont let anyone discourage u on your journey!!! Youll do great!!!! Joyce

Thank you blessed_1970 for your response I'm glad to see that you're happy with your band.  Thanks for the encouragment.

Joyce she may or may NOT do great. It is very much a crap shoot! There are tons of ppl out there with the band that do NOT do great! Hell they don't even do good! I do agree, you are blessed. Your band has worked for you, however that is not always the case. If it was..........you wouldn't be seeing so many ppl on the revision forum revising FROM the band!

You may be at peace with your decision now, but keep in mind that more than likely within the next 5 years you will need to be at peace with having it removed!

Good luck!

Thanks for your input sweetie.