nazzy

I don't mind you asking at all, nazzy. I just don't say on the board, because I really think in most ways they're equal. I chose the Realize Band because of the shape of the port and the way it's anchored to the stomach wall. Also, the "pillows" on the RB that hold the fluid were much "softer" to the touch, so I hoped down the road, I'd have less chance of erosion, and fewer chances of getting something stuck, since it seems a little more forgiving. On the other hand, some may see the "pillows" on the Lab Band as feeling more sturdy, so, in the end, it really is an individual choice.

So far I've been doing great, but I'm only a month out. Right now, including the weight loss I had during my pre-op diet (7 lbs), I'm almost down 25 lbs. I am doing about and 1 1/2 hours of cardio (broken up into two segments) per day. Although, I've lost most if not all my post-op swelling, I'm staying pretty satisfied with the meal plan I've been given by my doctor.

Good luck and don't sweat the choice too much. I don't think you can go wrong with either band, as long as you follow your doctor's orders.

kiz