well i went for my 1 month check up with the dr.i lost 30 pounds so far.i also found out that i have the relize band not lap-band i have no idea what the differance is so if anybody does please let me know.so the doc said i lost 30 pounds and that i dont really need a fill but it was up to me.so i said that i would like a fill cause i can eat just about anything with no restriction.so i go sept 2.wish me luck :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Hey,

I had my lap band surgery on 8/4/08. I had my pick of the Allergan which is the older Lap band or the Realize Band. My doctor explained that there is no difference between the two he couldn't give me any pros or cons when it came to which one was better or worse. Because he said they're pretty much the same just made by different companies. He said that the choice was up to me in regards to which one I wanted. I picked the Realize Band because of the port that is the only difference that was pointed out by my doctor. The Realize Band port is a little smaller and flatter in size and it is stapled in instead of being stitched in like the Allergan band port. And since I will probably have a tummy tuck with my breast recontruction the port will be less noticeable...the nurse suggested the Realize Band for it's smaller port. The second difference is that you receive a support system with your Realize Band. The doctor should have given you a booklet with you password or registration number. So I hope this information helps.:thumbup:

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