Which band do I want?? Realize vs Allergan/Lap

[GingerAnn 15]

My surgery is scheduled for May 28. They asked me today which band do I want... I asked the differences and the Allergan they said might have more port turns or seems like more band slips and is filled already but they notice ppl losing weight quicker with this one??... and the realize is more forgiving and not as many slips/port turnings... I'm confused... any advise?

[elcee 3,342]

What does your Dr advise?

[marfar7 1,533]

I wasn't able to choose. My dr chose for me during surgery. Btw, my 14cc Realize band DID slip (now I need revision surgery.

Id ask my dr what would s/he do? I truly think its the choice of the dr after seeing ur anatomy.

Marci

[Rojasanoll 920]

Your doctor should decide from his experience.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i dont (think the bands name) will help anyone lose weight faster (at least i dont think so)....if you eat right, exercise and follow the how to use the band correctly directions, you will lose weight whether its allergen or realize...

i asked my dr this (which does he use) as i read those who have one or the other.....mine used allergen and that is fine with me.

[GingerAnn 15]

What does your Dr advise?

The lady on the phone says he would lean toward the realize band because of the long term success/less complications. It kinda threw me off that she even asked that...I mean, how am I supposed to know which band to get??