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monnie

By monnie, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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monnie    0

monnie
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My surgery date actually ended up being Sept. 9, 2008. I'm having the realize band. Has anyone else had this particular procedure?? :thumbup:

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Yes I did on 1/15/08. Lost & Gone Forever 125 pounds. No fills yet. The Best Day of my Life was Losing Morbidly Obese Handle. Check out RealizeMySuccess.com. Good Luck, Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup:

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Yes I did on 1/15/08. Lost & Gone Forever 125 pounds. No fills yet. The Best Day of my Life was Losing Morbidly Obese Handle. Check out RealizeMySuccess.com. Good Luck, Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup:

Holy Cow George!! 125 pounds since January? Wow. I am being banded on 8/21 with the realize band. I can't believe you have had no fills yet. That is awesome. I was originally told by my Dr's nurse that the initial placement of the band offers no restriction and that I would not have restriction until I got filled. Clearly you are an exception to this rule!! Well, good luck Monnie & congrats George!! I will keep the board posted on my progress.

I start liquids this Thursday for pre-op and I am not thrilled about that, but I cannot wait to be a normal size again!!

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You won't have long to weight now. I did have restriction in the hospital. Think it was surgery that caused band area to swell. A week later I got permission to go swimming. When I went to the bottom of deep pool I could feel my band. liquids were my hardest time. I just ate (drank) Jello & broth. I didn't know about flavored whey Protein Shakes. You should get a hold of Dr. Curry of Cincinnati, Ohio. He has several web sites (one is Q+A). He has several patients with realize band, better results than me. Wish You the Best of Luck, Lite Duty, Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup::):thumbup:

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Hey Monnie,

DId you have your surgery? I have been banded since feb.07 and have lost 152 lbs. I will be going in in Oct. to have my band removed and replaced with the realize band. ( due to slippage) I now have a 4cc. band and my Dr. said this one will hold 10cc's I think he said.

Good Job on your weightloss george..I am happy for you. Feels great huh? keep up the amazing work.

Heather, did you have surgery? post how your doing.

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