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Topic: RE: Fills for realize band
Hello.
I am new to the forum and going in to see the surgeon next week for my initial consultation. I am leaning towards the Realize band but what is the difference between the Realize band and regular lap band???? Also, does anyone know if you have had a Nissen Fundoplication surgery done for GERD can you still have a Realize band done?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Good luck with you band fill on 7/14/11.
I am new to the forum and going in to see the surgeon next week for my initial consultation. I am leaning towards the Realize band but what is the difference between the Realize band and regular lap band???? Also, does anyone know if you have had a Nissen Fundoplication surgery done for GERD can you still have a Realize band done?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Good luck with you band fill on 7/14/11.
Topic: RE: Fills for realize band
From what I have heard from others, everyone is different. I am relatively new at this as well. I had my surgery on the 3rd of May and had my first fill in June. I received 5cc. I did feel some restriction and have lost a total of 25 altogether, but after my last fill I am losing about 1-2 a week. Pretty normal. Everyone tells me to be patient. Hopefully others will jump in and give you more input. Good luck.
Topic: Fills for realize band
Can anyone tell me what their band fill schedule was for the first year.
I had my surgery on the 27th of May and had my first fill of 5CC on 23 Jun 2011 and am scheduled to receive another 1/2 CC on the 14th of July. I do not feel any real restriction yet to speak of exept when i take to big of bites or eat too fast. Although I have lost 15 lbs I feel it should be more.
I had my surgery on the 27th of May and had my first fill of 5CC on 23 Jun 2011 and am scheduled to receive another 1/2 CC on the 14th of July. I do not feel any real restriction yet to speak of exept when i take to big of bites or eat too fast. Although I have lost 15 lbs I feel it should be more.
Topic: RE: Nervous
I agree with Chelsea, you still control what and how much you eat, so have a plan of some good healthy foods to eat when the munchie**** As for family well just let them know they don't need to police you, that you know what your plan is so they should just enjoy their trip. Just relax and enjoy the cruise!
Topic: Feeling Honored
I am feeling honored to have my success story incluuded in Bandwagon on the Road issue #37 July 4th with Jean McMillan. I'm teeling you friends she has been a big support to me in my weight loss journey and I highly reccomend you adding her and signing up for her newsletter. Also please take a look at my success story and leave a comment. Thanks and God Bless You!
BANDWAGON(tm) on the Road
Topic: Compliment
I received the best compliment that I could have ever received today. I had the realize band done on March 30th of this year....A friend of mine at work had the lap band surgery sometime before hand, not sure when exactly, but hasnt had the best success at it as I have had...Today she tells me that she is glad that I am doing so well, and that I am an inspiration to her to want to do better....That made me feel really good...The best compliment that anyone could have ever given to me.
Topic: RE: Realize Band
I havent had mine done in TN, but I did have the Realize band done, pretty much because thats the one that my dr uses....Not sure if they are the same or not, unless the Realize band is a brand name....
Anyone else know?
~~Kim
Anyone else know?
~~Kim
Topic: LOSE IT 4 LIFE SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET THIS SUNDAY IN KELLER, TX.
Good Morning Everyone,
Sunday is our monthly meeting in Keller. We meet 3:30 - 4:30 PM @ Carroll Watkins Driving School.....303 N. Main Street......Keller, Tx. 76248. Our topic this month is understanding food labels. If you plan on attending please let me know so I will have enough materials printed for everyone to have a copy. Have a great week.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Sunday is our monthly meeting in Keller. We meet 3:30 - 4:30 PM @ Carroll Watkins Driving School.....303 N. Main Street......Keller, Tx. 76248. Our topic this month is understanding food labels. If you plan on attending please let me know so I will have enough materials printed for everyone to have a copy. Have a great week.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: TUESDAY GRATEFUL POST
Good Morning Everyone,
Hope everyone survived the 4th of July and fireworks. Very quiet yesterday at my house...but that is OK. Quiet is nice sometimes. Hope everyone is ready for a wonderful week. This is a post to remind you of no matter how bad or bleak that life seems to you there is ALWAYS something to be grateful and thankful for. No matter how small or how large it may be. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today. Today I am grateful for my WLS. Without my WLS I shutter to think what my weight would be today. I am sure I would be soaring way above 300 lbs. I am only 5'1" tall and trust me at 273 ( my largest ) I was about as big around as I was tall. Life sure is better in my smaller frame. Grateful for my family....although at the time of my surgery....they thought I was making the biggest mistake of my life. Almost 6 yrs. later....they don't say that anymore. Even though I am not where I want to be in my WL journey....I am still a work in progress and will probably be so the rest of my life. But I am SO VERY grateful for where I am and where I am going on my life's journey. PLEASE share what you are grateful for. Have a blessed day.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Hope everyone survived the 4th of July and fireworks. Very quiet yesterday at my house...but that is OK. Quiet is nice sometimes. Hope everyone is ready for a wonderful week. This is a post to remind you of no matter how bad or bleak that life seems to you there is ALWAYS something to be grateful and thankful for. No matter how small or how large it may be. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today. Today I am grateful for my WLS. Without my WLS I shutter to think what my weight would be today. I am sure I would be soaring way above 300 lbs. I am only 5'1" tall and trust me at 273 ( my largest ) I was about as big around as I was tall. Life sure is better in my smaller frame. Grateful for my family....although at the time of my surgery....they thought I was making the biggest mistake of my life. Almost 6 yrs. later....they don't say that anymore. Even though I am not where I want to be in my WL journey....I am still a work in progress and will probably be so the rest of my life. But I am SO VERY grateful for where I am and where I am going on my life's journey. PLEASE share what you are grateful for. Have a blessed day.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE FOR TODAY
Do you want to know who you are?
Don't ask. Act!
Action will delineate and define you.
- Thomas Jefferson
Don't ask. Act!
Action will delineate and define you.
- Thomas Jefferson
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
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