Hello all

I was banded yesterday morning! I'm very excited to report however was also very surprised to learn that my surgeon decided to place the realize band inside of me. I instructed her to use her professional opinion based upon my health history, risks, etc. I left the office under the impression that she was leaning towards the smaller band, meaning the Lapband. So I didn't Even read the literature on the other bands as I have full confidence her and still do have confidence in her. I'm still on the hospital but it's a holiday so she's unavailable to consult with.

So if banders please me what you know about the realize band and how you feel about comparison between the two. Please keep it positive I've been very emotional since the anesthesia wore off.

Thanks in advance

Maggie

I honestly don't think there's a notable difference between either. It's all a matter of what will work best with your specific needs

I am going to smart shape in Canada if you go to the website they have a comparison chart with the three brands and the difference , I would post the link bit I can't figure out how sorry :-/

I know I have a Realize Band. It is a 10cc. How small were you hoping to get? I had heard before my surgery that the Realize Band only came in size 14cc, but that apparently was not true. My Doc uses either a 10cc or 15cc Realize Band depending on the anatomy. Maybe you did get a small one unless you wanted it smaller than 10cc, I don't know if they make one or not. A long time ago there was a 4cc band but I don't believe they use that anymore. Good luck

~~~Stephanie

I have a realize band. My doctor made the decision... I do not second guess him.

I do believe the work the same way. I don't know what size or how many CC i have in my

band... I am afraid I would focus on that too much. I am just learning to work with my

band to make me healthier!

I am sure you will have great results!

My doctor uses the Lap Band, but does have a model of the Realize band in his office. I noticed one difference is the "inner tube" (for lack of better name) where the liquid is put is one solid piece on the Realize where it is 4 small compartments on the Lap Band. Also, I think the Realize is a bit wider on the outside ring.

I have a Realize band. I don't think that there is a huge difference between the two brands.

wow I have no idea their was a choice...guess i should ask next appointment..... but during psych sessions group meetings all they talked about was the realize band?

Lots of good info guys, I've done minimal research on the realize band and more on the lap but I do believe they are almost the same. Best wishes to you!

I know I have a Realize Band. It is a 10cc. How small were you hoping to get? I had heard before my surgery that the Realize Band only came in size 14cc' date=' but that apparently was not true. My Doc uses either a 10cc or 15cc Realize Band depending on the anatomy. Maybe you did get a small one unless you wanted it smaller than 10cc, I don't know if they make one or not. A long time ago there was a 4cc band but I don't believe they use that anymore. Good luck

~~~Stephanie[/quote']

Hello all

I was banded yesterday morning! I'm very excited to report however was also very surprised to learn that my surgeon decided to place the realize band inside of me. I instructed her to use her professional opinion based upon my health history' date=' risks, etc. I left the office under the impression that she was leaning towards the smaller band, meaning the Lapband. So I didn't Even read the literature on the other bands as I have full confidence her and still do have confidence in her. I'm still on the hospital but it's a holiday so she's unavailable to consult with.

So if banders please me what you know about the realize band and how you feel about comparison between the two. Please keep it positive I've been very emotional since the anesthesia wore off.

Thanks in advance

Maggie[/quote']

Hello all,

Sorry for the confusion. I was more looking fm for clarification in terms of the differences between the two bands. I have no idea what size bands she put in and then I will discuss that with her tomorrow.

My main questions for you are how you perceive the realize band as a comparison the lap band? If they are so similar why use one over the other? Those types Of questions. I hope that clarifies.

Maggie