Why is it that the people who have the realize band able to eat foods faster then the lapband? ive been googling to try and see if i can find an answer but nothing is showing

As per the paper my surgeon gave me:

Full liquids 1 week realize band 2 weeks lapband

soft foods 1 week later realize band 2 weeks lap

soilds 1 week later realize 2weeks lapband

comparing them they are very similar so why is it they can eat before lapbanders?

My Dr told me the Lapband has a little restriction from the get go, where you Realize does not.

It has nothing to do with the type of band and everything to do with your surgeon. Every surgeon has their own post op diets to follow and own ideas as to what works.

I have a realize band put in, and just as Mis73 has indicated this has nothing to do with what type of band you have, in fact it is the personal choice of your surgeon of what food plan to put you on.

BTW, I was on liquids for 2 weeks, soft foods on week 3/4 and solids on my 5th week.

There are two types of bands.. Allergan and Realize - You can google the difference between both for more info

Well when my Dr asked me which band I wanted and I told him I hadn't a clue. I ask him if there was any difference between them. I quote " LB has a little restriction right away, while Realize takes a few fills to get any restriction". Being I'm working on getting knee replacement, I chose the LB.

What can I tell you.

True "eating sooner" has nothing to do with type of band.

on the doctors instructions it showed they can eat foods sooner then lapbanders, i was just curious as to why. i guess it was the drs choice

as was stated, i am sure the surgeon has their (own) way of doing things and rules to follow

doesnt make sense but best to follow

all the best