I am afraid I may be making the wrong choice. Can I lose 212 pounds with Realize?

Rayneenie,

The honest answer .. maybe ...

Studies show that most:
 
Band patients (Realize or Lap) lose about 60% of thier excess body weight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustable_gastric_band)

Bypass patients tend to lose about 80%

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roux-en-Y_gastric_bypass_surger y#Variations_of_the_gastric_bypass)

However, the truth is .. it depends on the patient. If you follow the rules, and are motivated, then you can surpass these averages. If you don't follow the rules, and cheat, then you won't succeed.

I had the Realize band January 2008. So far I have lost 170 pounds in 16 months (with only 2 fills). I am past the 60% range, and I am still losing. MY personal goal is 220. I may never hit that goal, but it's something I will definitely strive for. Even if it takes another 10 years. I am in NO RUSH to get there.

If I never lose another pound I will be happy. .. and that's what I tell all folks who are planning on having either operation. Set yourself your "ultimate" goal (mine 220) .. then set yourself a "happy" goal (mine 250) .. finally set yourself a "realistic happy" goal - the goal if you never lost another pound you'd be happy with (mine was 275 and I am below that) so mine is now 260). Mind you, all these goals can change when you get to it .. but not matter what, always strive to your ultimate goal, but never get upset if you don't get there. AS LONG AS YOU LOST WEIGHT BE HAPPY.