Hey all,

My Doc says he only works with the Realize band. Is this a deal breaker and should I go find a lap band Doctor?

Mamoo

Nothing wrong with the Realize bands. Many people have them.

I would only ask which model he's using. Make sure it's a newer one.

Best wishes.

Missy is right. Make sure it is the up to date band. In fact, anyone getting banded needs to make sure they are getting up to date stuff! Best wishes! karen

hello, i'm from Canada and most doctors here use the Realize band. I am not banded yet but should be in march. I was told that the Realize band is a very good product. There was a recall on the realize band a few years ago but it was not a recall due to defective units but it was a recall to replace them with the newer version. The recall was on unused bands and not already installed bands. So, this means that all doctors using the realize band should be using the newer version. Again, this is what I was told by my doctor and I had searched it on internet and it seems like its legit information. I did find information that backed it up.

I think that is what I have. I need to ask my surgeon specifics on my band next time I see him.

I have a Realize Band. I haven't seen more problems or difference in EWL between people I know with Realize or Lapband.