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Ok here's a link to a great example of both bands and how they inflate. Take a look and let me know what you think. Realize and AP inflation Trace W. Curry, M.D. Medical Director Center for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio Lap Band Surgery Ohio :: Lap Band Doctor Trace Curry Ohio Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass Surgeon :: FAQ's :: Fast Track 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!

The Realize in the pic has nothing in it - the AP has some air at neutral pressure, probably equal to about 2 cc of saline would be my guess. The Realize does have those creases in it, but it's really designed for that and I don't see it as a problem. If you inflate it on a stick of clay or something like that it makes indents in the clay that look just like the pre-made creases in it. I'll see if I can find the time to inflate it on something similar to what a stomach would be.

If you are in the US you will likely have a lot of difficulty finding anyone to do fills for a Midband so watch out for that. Trace W. Curry, M.D. Medical Director Center for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio Lap Band Surgery Ohio :: Lap Band Doctor Trace Curry Ohio Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass Surgeon :: FAQ's :: Fast Track 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!

For those who are interested here is a link to a thread on my site detailing the new Realize-C band from Ethicon: Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: View topic - Pic of new Realize-C Dr. C

Sorry apparently the link was broken, it's fixed now - Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass Surgeon :: FAQ's :: Fast Track

For those of you who don't know, there is a nutrition/fitness/wellness center for surgical weight loss patients in north Cincy. It's an awesome place and open to patients from any surgeon. You can see more info about it at www.FastTrack.MD or if you'd like to stop by for a visit just call at 513-475-3598. This is the kind of program that every surgical weight loss patient needs, with custom equipment, lifestyle coaches, and exercise physiologists. So whether you're just starting out, or you're 2 years out and struggling, check us out! Dr. C

We find that patients get cold feet a lot, it's pretty normal, so I wouldn't stress over it. What you have to focus on is not the risk of surgery (which is minimal for gastric banding), but the risk of NOT having surgery, which is significant. The risk of doing nothing and facing complications related to obesity down the road doesn't seem as scary, but in reality it is. Good luck, you'll do fine! Trace W. Curry, M.D. Medical Director Center for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio Lap Band Surgery Ohio :: Lap Band Doctor Trace Curry Ohio Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass Surgeon :: FAQ's :: Nutrition 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!

Saturday, October 4th, 11AM - Evendale On Saturday, October 4th we will be having our fall clothing exchange. The system will be the same as the last time - you will get a ticket for each item you bring that will entitle you to take one item home with you for each ticket you have. This is always a fun-filled event that can save you some money on your clothing budget since our patients are shrinking on a daily basis! If you have nicer or new items that you would prefer to sell, that is an option. We just need you to bring a card table or something to display your items on, and also call the front desk at our office to let them know so they can give you all the details. We are providing the drinks and are asking patients to bring their favorite band-friendly snack for all to partake. This is always a well-attended event so feel free to bring a friend, patients from ALL surgeons are welcome! For maps/directions go to Lap Band Surgery Ohio :: Lap Band Doctor Trace Curry Ohio Hope to see you all there! Trace W. Curry, M.D. Medical Director Center for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio Lap Band Surgery Ohio :: Lap Band Doctor Trace Curry Ohio Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass Surgeon :: FAQ's :: Nutrition 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!

Paul, We probably do more low BMI bands than anyone in the country, and I can tell you that it's a great operation with very little risk. We frequently see patients get rid of hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. Cumulatively these diseases certainly would have a higher risk of death than the operation itself. The only thing I would say is that you have to be mentally prepared for the rate of weight loss. It's not an overnight fix and low BMI band patients still lose their weight over a period of 12 to 18 months. So if you lose 50 lbs over 18 months, that's not a tremendous amount of weight on a weekly or monthly basis. That's ok though because we are looking for a solution that will last you for life, not one that is a quick, temporary fix! Trace W. Curry, M.D. Medical Director Center for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio Lap Band Surgery Ohio :: Lap Band Doctor Trace Curry Ohio Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass Surgeon :: FAQ's :: Nutrition 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: Trace Curry Publisher Profile - iContact Community

The AP is a much better band than either the 4cc or the VG. It has 360 degrees of coverage, and the profile of the cuff itself is significantly taller giving greater surface area contact with the stomach. You can only get it in the US I believe. Even though my wife has a 4cc band and has done very well with it, I wouldn't put either a 4cc band or a VG in now because I feel the AP is so much better. Trace W. Curry, M.D. Medical Director Center for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio Lap Band Surgery Ohio :: Lap Band Doctor Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass Surgeon :: FAQ's :: Nutrition 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!