I am very happy with my choice of the Realize Band.  I am still early in, only a little over 5 months since surgery.  I personally wanted the restriction rather than the reconiguration of my body.  This is only a tool in my journey to a happier healthier life.

Hiya,

I have been waiting patiently to hear back from my insurance company regarding the Realize Band...and I just did today.  I was denied.
The reason is that my BMI is under 40 and I don't have co-morbidities.  That's NOW...not before.  I have been working hard to get down to this weight and I have been much higher (285 at 5'5).

I am so frustrated.

Does anyone have any advice?

I am crushed.

well to be honest I gained a little bit the last month...just a LITTLE bit..so now I am like 23 pounds to goal... but, believe me I AM HAPPY!! But, now if I could just keep remembering all I have been taught...eat S_L_O_W_L_Y and CHEW CHEW CHEW.....things seem to get stuck lately but I know it is my fault and NOT the foods' fault! Anyone else a little nervous about Thanksgiving?

Kim, thanks so much for your feedback.  I saw my doc today, I gained 1/2 lb, but he looked over my chart and I lost alot of weight the previous month.  I have increased my time in the gym and loving every minute of it.  I also attended a support group this morning before my appointment so that helped a lot as well. 

Tom, I do that too, but not for a whole week..I do it as though it is after a fill...2 days liquid two days pureed, two days soft then back to regular food...that was on the advice of MY nutritionist, and I KNOW all of them are gonna be a bit different so I just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth..for what it was worth. Have a great day everyone!!