I hate it when people post just to post.....

[Gracey 7]

I have the Realize Band - the reasons I chose are: newest band, one doctor me and my husband went to for our original consultations ONLY uses it - it is not hard plastic like the Lap Band it is more flexible - it only comes in one size, the port is flatter sort of like the difference between a stack of half dollars as opposed to a stack of quarters - the Realize band does not need stitching in - it has it's own system that sticks out and adheres to the muscle so no stitches - it has less chance of flipping and the band itself has less chance of slippage - it is less restrictive because it is slightly more flexible around the stomach - I did a lot of research on it and chose the Realize Band for reasons above but also you get a Patient ID number that you can go onto RealizeBand.com and register - only people who have had the surgery get one and it has all kinds of great support - a diary, all kinds of things to help.

Wow; thanks for all of the great information! :biggrin:

Is there any way that the "girlie garment" is something made by Spanx? Just a thought.

Edited July 8, 2008 by SickNTired

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I am posting just to post. It is 5 am, I have been up since 2. I am very sick of this sh*t and my body. Good thing I have good coffee!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

What's wrong BBK? Which Sh*t is bumming you out?

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I am sick of never getting a good night's sleep. I getting really bitchy...lol...

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Oh, I have the same problem. I have had insomnia for years. I take different meds or I would not sleep at all. I usually take Ambien, but since my ins. will only let me have 14 pills per month, I have to take Restoril on the other nights. I got sick of being awake all night and gave in to the drugs.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I never really had it until I hit goal. It has been 6-9 months now no good night sleep! I need to talk to the Dr. The melatonin is no longer working. UGH....I think I am going to go to bed soon and try to go to sleep! :wink2:

[Gracey 7]

Do you ever take a bath before going to bed to try to relax? Also, what about lavendar? That's all the suggestions I have (besides OTC pills!). :-/

My pre-banded ass hates airplane seats. I'm going to Chicago on an EARLY f'n flight and dread it. Call me "bitter, party of one"

Hope it gets better BBK...I feel for ya.

[plain 12]

SNT, turn on that syrupy sweet Ga drawl when you go to Chicago. It freaks people out!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I wish I was going to Chicago. That's my home town. It's a great place to visit, just don't want to live there anymore.

[georgia girl 35]

I hate it when "experienced bandsters" give crappy advice.

Maybe I'm just crazy, but I don't think 1/2 cup of food A DAY is enough. 1/2 cup per meal would be more understandable, but per day....GRRR!

Edited July 9, 2008 by georgia girl
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[Gone4Now 4]

Ooh..I missed that one. (It wasn't me, was it?)

I think I'm more of a 3/4 cup per meal person.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I hate it when "experienced bandsters" give crappy advise.

Maybe I'm just crazy, but I don't think 1/2 cup of food A DAY is enough. 1/2 cup per meal would be more understandable, but per day....GRRR!

Oh, yeah. Sorry about that.

I'm doing so well with my two sips of Protein Drink per day and nothing else, I just want to tell the whole world! Do what I do folks, IT WORKS!!

[georgia girl 35]

Oh, yeah. Sorry about that.

I'm doing so well with my two sips of Protein drink per day and nothing else, I just want to tell the whole world! Do what I do folks, IT WORKS!!

Apparently you could up your Protein Shake intake to 1/2 c a day (with nothing else of course) and still be okay. You might as well drink a couple of more sips if it will still work....

[losingjusme 12]

well, you guys KNOW you'll be fine as long as you have your daily dose of Mt. Dew!! c'mon!! get with it!

[MacMadame 81]

I didn't see that thread. Are you sure the "per day" wasn't a typo? Or is this another "sucess" story? :smile: