Lap band or realize band w/ schmitt

[bandofhope 1]

Hi folks...I was under the impression that patients selected which type of band they wanted and then someone told me that Schmitt changed to REALIZE only.. anyone know about this? I know I can call the office but I just wanted to get thoughts from y'all first. Also, if you did have a choice, which did you select- and why? My thanks, as always,:thumbup: for your responses!!!

[aprilapple 1]

I was banded by Schmitt on 9/9. I think both docs only do realize now.

[JASON R 0]

to my understanding from them. is that they perfer the realize band over the l.b. now in some instances they will us the l.b. but only when you are a real big person. because the l.b. is bigger. this is what dr. miles told me anyways. now if you are wanting a lapband you might need to be calling them and talking to them about it asap. i not sure when your surgery is but dont wait to late to do it.

when i got banded i was told that i might have to get the lap band because i was a very big guy. but i did get the realize band. they both are great working bands. and your weight lose is going to be up to you on how much you lose anyways. so i would say just to call them and talk to them about it.

[butterflybelle 0]

I had my realize band put in last August. I weighed 226 the day of surgery. over the next 4 1/2 months, i lost down to 195. january i maintained, then i started gaining and am back up to 220 and very discouraged. also during this spring,i had trouble with kidney stones and my gallbladder had to come out. I don't feel any restricions. I think I have 3.5cc.I have no restricion and am no losing weight. any feedback/advise would be great. Dr. prickett in Columbia did my surgery but i onl saw him for the first fill. someone else in his office did the other two. I am becoming discouraged. Any suggestions??