Hi All,

I am in a dilemma as to which band to get. I keep leaning more toward the Realize band and just came from that area on the forum. However, I am concerned that if that band only holds 9 to 10 cc, and people are getting 6 cc and not getting good restriction yet, is there any chance it could be filled all the way and not have any restriction at all? I'm sorry this seems like a stupid question, but I don't have an appointment set up yet with my doc. I will see the coordinator on Friday though. In the seminar, my doc says he doesn't favor either of the bands, he likes both equally. He did state the port was smaller on the Realize, but he says it is basically just up to the patient as to which one they would like. I at least want to have a good idea of which one I want before I do go and see him. Gosh, I hope I get to have this done by the end of this year or early next. Thank you

I found this via google a while back and thought it was pretty informative...maybe it will help you decide.

Compare Adjustable Gastric Bands - LAP-BAND vs. REALIZE Band

Thank you Restless Monkey! I'm so glad there are other night owls out there.

You're welcome! from that it really does look like they are similar. I have a lap band ap large because that's what my surgeon uses and placed. I liked the "low profile" idea and he told me, very tactfully, that right now even finding the port would be a bit of a challenge but that when I lost enough for my port to stick out he'd gladly switch them out for me!

They do seem very similar. I have been leaning toward the Realize band. I guess what I was sort of worried about is not getting any restriction even after having all the fills possible with it. When I went to the seminar, he passed around both types. I just liked the "look" of that band. I hope things progress fairly quickly from this week on.