Banderina 69 Posted October 17, 2012 My surgeon use the Lap Band© 10cc. I was wondering what everyone else has/ is getting and if they know of any major differences? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banderina 69 Posted October 17, 2012 Omg lol I have no idea why that came out looking like spanish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted October 17, 2012 I have read considerably on both and honestly haven't been able to find major, notable differences. I honestly think at the end of the day, it's going to come down the surgeon's relationship with each company and their own personal preference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted October 17, 2012 well, i asked my surgeon this very question. he said he uses the lapband (allergen) no other explanation gave to me and i was like okie dokie. 1 dee257 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted October 17, 2012 My surgeon actually uses both brands of band. He leaves it up to the patient to decide. I asked him if there was any difference between them and he told me, the Lapband has a little restriction from the start than Realize. That was the one I choose, we'll see. 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sojourner 2,446 Posted October 17, 2012 I have a Realize band, and felt some degree of restriction from Day 1...and I was 14 weeks post op before having my first fill. Surgeon preference and one's individual anatomy I believe are the influences which drive the decision about which one is used...along with the patient, if they are given a choice. 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dee257 1,516 Posted October 17, 2012 I have the realize band....and took a long time to feel restriction... 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim1967 3,569 Posted October 17, 2012 Same here Realize and took it long time to reach the zone. My fill history is in my signature. My doctor likes Realize and claims it forms better to the stomach. I truly believe it is just his preference. Here is a side by side comparison http://www.wlshelp.com/lap-band-vs-realize-band.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
