is there a difference between the bands? Can anyone help? I know i am getting lap band, and that is what the dr called it, although is it the same as a realize band?

Lapband is a brand name of the Imagen device, but the term is used generically just like the word "Kleenex" or "Xerox".

My doc is certified and places both and has no preference. When pushed, he said that he thinks the clear tube of the Realize band might be a tiny bit easier to kink than the white Imagen tube.

I spent a long time playing with both bands in my hands at the same time. I chose the Lapband over the Realize band because I prefer the port. It's significantly smaller and it's soft white silicon instead of hard beige plastic. I also preferred the somewhat sturdier looking band itself, the Realize band looks much cruder.

Results show that both are fine and you should go with whatever your doctor prefers.

Sorry guys, I must have gotten the port placements switched? So what I am seeing is that they are alot alike. What is the difference in the reservior being pre-divided or not pre-divided? How does the pre-divided work with fills?