I had my 1st visit with the doctor today and I was shown two types of bands one the realize and the lap band...so which one did you chose.:confused:

I left it up to my Dr and he chose the newest incarnation of the Lap Band for me. I was banded July 27th 2010, 3 weeks ago :-)

I had my 1st visit with the doctor today and I was shown two types of bands one the realize and the LAP-BAND®...so which one did you chose.:smile2::confused:

Here is a very good web site to give you more info Compare Adjustable Gastric Bands - LAP-BAND vs. REALIZE Band

hope this helps your decision...

I have the Realize Band. I was banded on 8-9-10.

I have the same questions. Even through I have read the comparison, I still am not quite sure because they are so similar.

zenaida ...thankyou for that sight! I have the lapband standard and now glad i do after reading the sight!!!

I'll be getting the Realize band.

I have lap-band because I liked the way the pillows fit around the stomach.

Lapband. And loving it greatly.