REALIZE Band Success Stories

This is normal. I, too, had this problem.  My doctor prescribed Miralax three times a day.

Thank you one and all who posted.  I believe you are ALL SUCCESSES!!!  I'm glad to hear about some of the good things about the band.  I can't wait for my surgery day.  Keep me in your thoughts and best of luck to all of you!

I had surgery March 20,2009. I lost 34lbs pre-op and 74lbs post-op for a total of 108lbs lost! The band has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and I would do it again in a heart beat! I'm still 34lbs from my goal but I figure if I just work hard I will eventually get there!

Awesome!  Thanks for the encouraging story.  I can't wait to get my band.  See you on the losers bench.

I love this, amazing weight lose! I am sure you will get to your goal, you must feel so great now, I am happy for you & I don't even know you.

I had surgery on 11/6 so I am almost 3 months out and have lost 30 pounds since surgery!!  You CAN do this.  

I know this thread was started over a year ago, but I had my Realize band placed 11/24/2010 (yes, the day before Thanksgiving!) and at 3 1/2 months post op -- I have lost 51 lbs so far. I have been following my doctor's and nutritionist's rules and working out 5 times a week. I have not yet had a fill that hit my "sweet spot" but have an appointment on Monday (3/14) so I am hoping that I will. Much of my success so far is due to sheer will power and (as my doc calls it) "brute force". I am currently running low on will power, but continuing to make healthy choices. Right now I am at 7cc's in an 11cc band and have yet to have any restriction, but there are only 4cc's left available before I am completely closed off, so I am very hopeful that this fill will do the trick. Thank you all for your encouraging posts. I know the weight will come off. 

Khrystine,   CONGRATS on your success – so far. You’re doing fantastic.   Be patient with your RESTRICTION. Remember that old adage, “All Good Things Come to Those Who Wait". You don’t what to be over-filled that you’re soooo restricted you can’t swallow ANYTHING.   Good luck, and please post often. It will be invaluable to one and all!!!

Thanks Tom! I will try to check in here often to update everyone and be inspired by all the positive people (like you!) I do blog everyday to tell everything I ate, whether or not I exercised and whether or not I hit my calorie & protein targets. If you want to follow me, my blog is at:
thebandedlife.blogspot.com
I will be patient and believe that my Doc and I will eventually get to that sweet spot at some point. Thanks again for your encouraging words!
-K-

I am so looking forward to my surgery i am waiting for approval. Good luck to all of you. Reading your stories gives me hope.