Realize Band-C (Second Generation)

[Saundra 0]

I was just banded in January with the second generation band. I admit I trusted my Dr on this I should ad that if I hadn't trusted him to start with I would of had a different Dr. I'm happy with my weight loss so far, not sure if the band is it or me or a combo but I am very happy with over 20 lbs gone in less than a month. Don't get me wrong I'm no sheep and I do question drs but I'm comfortable with my dr choosing the second generation band for me

[peachwood 0]

I was banded with the Realize C on Feb 10th. I did as much research as I could but I must say it was not easy to find much. The one thing that let me go for the new band was that because of the pressure created by the band that foods that would normally get stuck may not. As I see this as a Portion Control procedure and I want to be able to choose foods that I like, I felt this was the choice. My dr. gave me the choice. During my surgery the Realize band proctor was in the OR with me. I feel good about that. It has been like the hunger switch was turned off. It is way too early to assess but the recovery has been a breeze. Let's keep in touch on our progress with this new tool.

[downsdc 0]

A follow up on my original post. I was banded on January 24th by Dr. Jamie Ponce in Dalton, GA. My surgery was scheduled for 7:30AM and I was on my way home at 11:30AM. The actual surgery took 1.25 hours and my hiatal hernia (which they found during the pre-surgery upper GI) was fixed also. I had no incision pain except at my port incision when I coughed (putting pressure on the incision helped). No problems sleeping on my side. I have lost 20 pounds so far since I started my pre-surgery diet and will have my first fill on 2/24. My surgery is almost healed now and my hunger is starting to come back, but the fill will help with that.

Other than some short bouts with hiccups when I eat too fast, I have not had any problems eating at all. Last night (Valentines) my wife and I split a 6 oz steak filet, a baked potato and a salad. I also ate one piece of bread. No problems swallowing at all (I cut my steak into tiny bites). My only issue is with myself, not enought exercise. My Realize Band-C is great so far.

Craig

[phenry 0]

sounds like the perfect combination...eating well and losing weight! I only hope I am as lucky when I get my band in June!

[pennreporter 12]

Craig, great to read your posting. Some of the prior ones really had started to give me the begeebees. My hospital/surgeon are just now switching to the Realize Band (I don't know if it's a C or not, will find out tomorrow during pre-surgery consult with PA). So I'm already kind of feeling like a guinea pig and then to read the negatives has made me just a tad nervous. But I also know that there are complications with the Allergan band also. So I just have to trust my surgeons (I'm getting both the chief of surgery and my surgeon because it is new for them) and trust the reputation of the hospital I'm going to (Geisinger in Danville PA) and whatever higher power there is and then the rest is up to me and my accepting that the band is not the be-all, end-all but is just an aid or tool. I'm one week into the two-week liquid post-op diet and as much as I would love to chomp down on some nachos right about now, psychologically it has helped because it's really amazing how little food you really do need to sustain yourself as long as it's healthy food. I know some folks only get three days but this time period has been emotionally good for me.

After reading the negative postings on here, I will definitely have more questions when I go to surgeon's office tomorrow.

Glad to hear you've been pleased so far.

Trisha