Marti P. posted a comment 3 years, 9 months ago
As a person with a Realize Lapband since 2005, I am curious to...

Marti P. posted a comment 4 years, 9 months ago
I spent 20 years with a psychiatrist until she retired recently. I have...

Marti P. posted a comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Medicare and Palo Alto Medical Foundation paid for my Tummy Tuck...

Marti P. posted a discussion topic 5 years, 4 months ago

I just had my blood work done last week for my 11 year lapband check up. All the blood work was excellent except for Thiamin (B1). In doing some research on it, I discovered that the deficiency was the reason why I was having eye problems (blurry vis


Marti P. posted a comment 6 years, 3 months ago
I am happy to hear that there is another lapbander out there. I have a...

Marti P. posted a comment 6 years, 4 months ago
I love my lapband. I received it in August 2008 when I was 64.5. I...

Marti P. posted a comment 8 years ago
I was told never to drink alcohol after my lapband because I would get...

Marti P. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Diarrhea - Not funny I know.  I got a Realize Band almost 5 years ago (8/4/08).  Ever since 5/3/13 I have been bothered by diarrhea. My blood and "stools" were tested preparatory to having...

Marti P. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Exercise - My exercise regimen involves walking on the treadmill 3x a week for 1/2 hr to an hour and lifting wts 2X a wk.   I anticipate having a TT sometime in May.   Has anyone who exerc...

Marti P. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
4 year Vet Having Difficulty with food - Hi, I'm Marti from San Jose.  I had a Realize Lap Band installed 8/4/08.  Recently I have been having difficulty keeping food down (spinach, broccoli, pasta, turkey, chicken, mostl...

Marti P. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Acid Reflux? - I had my Realize band installed Aug. 4, 2008 and currently have 6.4 in my band.  Over the last several days I have experienced an occasional taste in my mouth that I would describe...

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San Jose, CA
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24.1
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Surgery
08/04/2008
Surgery Date
Dec 15, 2007
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