I am getting the realize band. I am wondering if there is really a huge difference between the two and if the (in my opinion) second-rate band will be just as good as the lap-band. I know they are just brand names however they differ slightly.

I am getting the realize band. I am wondering if there is really a huge difference between the two and if the (in my opinion) second-rate band will be just as good as the lap-band. I know they are just brand names however they differ slightly.

I have no idea what the difference is, although I have heard people explain it so I'm sure someone whi knows will share their knowledge...

I have had the "realize" brand for 3 years now....never had any problems...

The most common complaint I read here is from people who say their ports have flipped....I know mine is anchored to the abdominal muscle wall making it highly impossible to move at all....

Is the realize band the only one that has this feature? Also, my port...even though it sticks out like a golf ball under my skin, is the low profile port, that come with the Realize brand....

(BTW, I have my theory as to why ports flip, not the users fault but something else)

when i joined the forum, i read people getting the lap band and the realize band...so on my question list to ask dr, i asked what was i getting...he said the lap band (allergen). i said why and he said it is the one he uses and likes......works for me......

so whichever you get, do the best you can (follow dr orders/instructions) for best results.. i have seen great losses on EACH band name.....and any WLS.....i believe the patient is what makes a WLS work or not.......

Edited January 13, 201412 yr by ☠carolinagirl☠

I have the Allergan lapband. I think they're pretty similar. I didn't have a choice, but I do remember reading about a lower profile port in the realize band. Also, there was a very slight difference in the 'cushion' of the band (where the fill goes for restriction), but I don't remember specifics.

I can't answer this question. I, myself have a lapband. Saying that, I know several people with a realized band & they have successfully lost thier weight. I don't think I would be too concerned.

I, also, have the Allergen brand band. I always thought the realize band was just a brand. so, I don't know the difference, either!Karen..aka.kll724

I have the Allergen. There are minor differences, it seems that Lap-band users lose at a faster rate, I don't get it...they aren't that much different.

Edited January 13, 201412 yr by PrettyThick1

I have a Realize band as does my Wife. Here is a link to a page that has a side by side comparison.

http://www.wlshelp.com/lap-band-vs-realize-band.html

I have a Realize band. The way my doctor explained it is the lap band is a high pressure band, where the Realize band is a lower pressure. He also told me it will take longer to get to the green zone with the Realize band.

I have the realize band. Not sure of the differences, but i love my band.

Thanx everyone and thanx especially to Jim1967 for the side by side comparison. The statistics for loss according to that chart look slightly more promising for realize band. Either way... I'm very excited that I have only 9 more days to go (single digits now! Heck yeah!) until I am banded! Can't wait to see the results! Hoping not too quickly though because I also fear sagging skin

I have no idea what the difference is, although I have heard people explain it so I'm sure someone whi knows will share their knowledge...

I have had the "realize" brand for 3 years now....never had any problems...

The most common complaint I read here is from people who say their ports have flipped....I know mine is anchored to the abdominal muscle wall making it highly impossible to move at all....

Is the realize band the only one that has this feature? Also, my port...even though it sticks out like a golf ball under my skin, is the low profile port, that come with the Realize brand....

(BTW, I have my theory as to why ports flip, not the users fault but something else)

I have the allergan and doc put in same spot and does the same as yours. She pokes out every day but doesn't go anywhere lol.

I have a Realize band as does my Wife. Here is a link to a page that has a side by side comparison.

http://www.wlshelp.com/lap-band-vs-realize-band.html

Thanks for the link. That answered a lot of my questions. I knew I had the AP Standard 10 but after reading what other bandsters had I too was curious about the differences.