Hey my fellow Banditos! I'm always curious to find out what each surgeon prefers in regard to what brand of band they use. I've read the comparison info on Allergan vs. Realize, and to me it's the difference between a Ford and a Chevy. BUT to satisfy my curiousity, I thought I'd post a poll.

BTW - I have the Allergan 14cc band, and when I asked how they choose what size to put in, my surgeon answered that it has to do mostly with how tall you are, rather than how much you weigh. I'm a tall gal, at 5'10'', and according to my surgeon the taller folks need the bigger band. Interesting! :grouphug:

Oh, I forgot to mention that I posted the poll as private - so your poll answer won't show who you are. But feel free to post a reply if you want to share/discuss!

I have the Allergan Lap-Band small. I asked at my pre op appointment which they used and they said they wouldn't know until they get in there. I'm short (only 5'1) and they said it would probably be the small one because I have smaller organs but if I had a lot of fat around my stoma then they would have to put a lager one in.

I have the Realize band.

I don't know. I'm pretty sure it's the Allergan, but I don't know what size. That's something I was going to ask at my post-op visit next week.

I have the Realize band and next week when I go to my follow up appt, they will give me some code thingee so I can access special features on the Realize Website.

I have the realize band 11cc I don't go in for my follow up until June 8th which is 32 days after surgery.