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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

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 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

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

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!

I have heard of this happening quite a few times actually. It's easier to do than one might think. 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!

Actually the SRC reviews both the hospital and the doctor's office. Either can pass, either can fail, or one can pass and the other fail. SRC issues a Certificate of Excellence to the hospital, the physician, and the physician's practice. So I have two COE certificates, one for my name and one for my practice's name. 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!

I think all surgeons who are experienced with the lap band have had some port leaks, it is a recognized complication. You should be able to get back on track when the leak is fixed, there is no way to be successful with a band that is leaking it's like trying to drive on a flat tire! 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!

Dear patients, Our support group meeting the first Saturday in April will be in conjunction with the recent opening of the Metabolic Fast Track Weight Loss Center. We will be touring the facility, demo'ing the equipment, and getting some fitness tips from Donna Isaac, a registered nurse and fitness specialist. Our group is open to all patients no matter what surgery or who your surgeon was. Please come and check it out! The Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 10475 Reading Road, Evendale (Cincinnati), OH 45241 Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band and Realize Band surgeon Cincinnati, Ohio Your Page Title 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!

Dear Ohio surgical weight loss patients: We are opening an exciting new fitness and nutrition center that is dedicated to surgical weight loss patients called the Metabolic Fast Track Weight Loss Center. This place has been designed from the ground up with band, bypass, and sleeve patients in mind. There is specialized toning equipment there to help with excess skin issues, and assisted exercise devices for patients who have too much joint pain to do most types of exercise. This place is much more than a gym though, it's an intensive program designed for surgical weight loss patients that last for 12 months and is overseen by an RN and a registered dietitian. I firmly believe that patients who participate will see much better succes than trying to do it on their own. It is located in Evendale (north Cincinnati) and is open to all patients and in no way would interfere with your surgeon's management of your case. If you would like to come and check it out, everyone is invited to our Saturday April 5th support group at 11am, we will be touring the facility and demo'ing the equipment. For more info go to Your Page Title Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band and Realize Band surgeon Cincinnati, Ohio Lap Band Surgery Ohio :: Lap Band Doctor 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!

I've had a lot of requests for more pictures on my forum, so here is one of a slipped band and the same patient after we fixed it. http://www.thebanddoctor.com/messageboard_BB/viewtopic.php?t=264 Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at www.LapBand.MD 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

I'd like to throw my 2 cents in here, I'm a proctor for both Lap Band and Realize Band and have a pretty good feel for both products: 1. J&J does not pay surgeons $10,000 per month per surgeon to advertise their band. They have a cooperative marketing campaign where surgeons can co-promote their practice along with the Realize band and J&J will pay 45% of the cost up to a total of $10,000 per surgeon total, not per month. Allergan has had 2 programs just like this in the past. 2. The FDA trial for the Lap Band showed less than 40% excess weight loss as compared to 42% or so for the J&J band. There is probably no statistical difference between the two. You can't compare a "best of" study like Dr. Ponce's to an FDA trial, which includes both experienced and inexperienced band surgeons. In fact if you isolate out the best center in the FDA Realize trial it was around 60% excess body weight loss to my recollection. 3. The most recent data comparing the two bands was a meta-analysis comprising thousands of patients. It basically showed equivalent weight loss and complication rates between the two. I certainly would not offer both products if I did not think they were both safe and clinically effective. Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band and Realize Band surgeon Cincinnati, Ohio Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass Surgeon :: Home 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!

Dear patients, We are taking over the entire 1st floor of the Evendale Medical Building on Saturday, February 2nd, for a clothing exchange from 11am-1pm. Guys, gals, all sizes welcome - we are going to have a great turnout and any patient is welcome no matter where you had surgery. We are supplying healthy low-calorie drinks, patients are asked to bring healthy (emphasis on healthy) appetizers. Send your recipe to our dietitian Erin (erin@thebanddoctor.com) for approval. We had a fantastic turnout for Dr. Lied's body contouring presentation earlier this month, so let's see even more for this! We are on the north side of Cincy right off I75 - 10475 Reading Road, Evendale, OH 45241. Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band and Realize Band surgeon Cincinnati, Ohio Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass Surgeon :: Home 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!

If anyone is interested in seeing it: http://thebanddoctor.com/messageboard_BB/viewtopic.php?p=184#184 Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Never heard of this and I would doubt it is the cause of the pain. Trace W. Curry, M.D. www.TheBandDoctor.com 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!

Hi folks, Sorry I have been in absentia lately, I've been super busy...anyways, I just posted a pic on my site of a patient I scoped today (not banded by me) who has a complete erosion. I thought it would be of interest to folks here so here's the link: http://www.thebanddoctor.com/messageboard_BB/viewtopic.php?p =904#904 Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at www.LapBand.MD 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Yes, it'll have to be removed. She could be re banded in 3 months or so. Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Heavens no, the patient is fine!!! Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at www.LapBand.MD 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

I do both, although I have a lot more experience with RNY. It's pretty easy for an experienced band/bypass surgeon. If you have bad heartburn issues the RNY is probably better, if not I'd lean towards sleeve. Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

The MGB actually is nearly exactly the same as the old loop bypass... Personally, I would recommend either a sleeve or a lap RNY. Either can be done in experienced hands laparoscopically. Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!