Lap Band or Realize Band Here's the difference.

[54Shirley 105]

lap band VS realize band

check out the difference.

[Rainydayz 3]

Interesting info but there's no source citation. Who is the writer? Where does their information come from? And most surprisingly, why is Laura Bush at the top of the page saying she got Lap Band surgery?!

[ElfiePoo 109]

And most surprisingly, why is Laura Bush at the top of the page saying she got Lap Band surgery?!

ROFLMAO!!

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[54Shirley 105]

I know there is not much there, but you can see for yourself..

[Cocoabean 430]

Lap-Band® Surgery - Best Way to Loose Weight

I love that line the best! I have a hard time taking something serious when the grammar is so horrific that it is nearly incomprehensible. Perhaps the site is written for another country and translated into English?

[B-52 7,113]

Lap-Band® Surgery - Best Way to Loose Weight

I love that line the best! I have a hard time taking something serious when the grammar is so horrific that it is nearly incomprehensible. Perhaps the site is written for another country and translated into English?

I wouldn't want a "Loose" band either.

[mattie7632 24]

Too funny!

I have the realize band. My doctor showed me both and let me decide. Seriously what qualifies me to decide? LOL

I picked the one with the smaller port. I did notice that the realize band was smooth where the lap band seemed to have separate adjoining pockets or ridged or something like that. Not sure if that would make a difference in any way.

[Cocoabean 430]

Mattie, perhaps your surgeon has found there is really not much of a difference in reality, but that many patients want one or the other for some reason. Thus he lets the patients decide. Sort of like the bank saying we will finance you for a Honda or a Toyota, both are good cars of about equal value, you choose which you want.

Also in today's medical world (at least in the States) patients are expected to choose their own treatments. Doctors put their recommended treatments and all options out there, and leave the final decision up to the patient. We've been through a lot of this recently with my MIL. Her health is failing. The doctor has stated what he thinks is the best course of action, then offered other alternatives.

Unless a treatment is wrong, such as taking out your appendix to treat a broken leg, doctors should listen to what we want. At the same time, we should listen to what they are recommending. That is one of the best ways we can make an informed decision.

[happygirl65 5]

The grammer was horriffic, not lending much to its credibility...and Laura Bush at the top...red flag...lol

[mattie7632 24]

Actually he did prefer the Realize band but lets the patient decide. I was thinking "okay, whatever, that Realize band looks nicer and the port is smaller so......." LOL, hence a decision was made!

Mattie, perhaps your surgeon has found there is really not much of a difference in reality, but that many patients want one or the other for some reason. Thus he lets the patients decide. Sort of like the bank saying we will finance you for a Honda or a Toyota, both are good cars of about equal value, you choose which you want.

Also in today's medical world (at least in the States) patients are expected to choose their own treatments. Doctors put their recommended treatments and all options out there, and leave the final decision up to the patient. We've been through a lot of this recently with my MIL. Her health is failing. The doctor has stated what he thinks is the best course of action, then offered other alternatives.

Unless a treatment is wrong, such as taking out your appendix to treat a broken leg, doctors should listen to what we want. At the same time, we should listen to what they are recommending. That is one of the best ways we can make an informed decision.

[sandy1 1]

ROFLMAO!!

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That too caught my eye!! Too funny!!!!!!!