REALIZE band comparison

[TracyinKS 7]

FYI.. found this on the following site, and thought it was a great comparison.

Gastric Band Institute - Chattanooga, Tennessee - The LAPBAND® Procedure

Gastric Band Approved by the FDA

September 28, 2007

The Realize™ Adjustable Gastric Band has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of severe and morbid obesity. Ethicon news release

Dr. Ponce has used this band during the U.S. FDA trial study since 2003. He was one of twelve Investigator surgeons that participated in the study. Also, for a couple of years in Mexico between 1997-1999, he placed more than 400 of them, making him one of the most experienced in the country with this band. Dr. Ponce’s thoughts are that both bands (LAP-BAND® and REALIZE™ ) will be similar in effectiveness. The minor details between the two are outlined below. If you prefer one band over the other, please tell me before the day of your surgery. I personally don’t think one band is significantly better than the other one.

<TABLE borderColor=#000000 width=550 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top width=167>BAND NAME

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top width=194>Allergan Medical

LAP-BAND® System

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top width=167>Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Realize™ Adjustable Gastric Band

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Worldwide usage (Laparoscopic surgery)

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Since 1993

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Since 1996

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>U.S. approved usage

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Approved by FDA in 2001

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Approved by FDA in 2007

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Dr. Ponce's usage

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Began using 1998 in Mexico/ U.S. FDA trial use since 2000

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Began using 1997 in Mexico/ U.S. FDA trial use since 2003

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Made of

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Silicone

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Silicone

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Sizes

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Two: AP Standard and AP Large

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>One universal size

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Adjustable

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Circumferential balloons

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Band Balloon

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Low pressure

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Low pressure

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Weight Loss at 2-3 years

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>50%

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>50%

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Slippage

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Low rate <3-5%

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Low rate <2-3%

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Erosion

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>< 1%

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>< 1%

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Adjustment by port

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Yes

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Band balloon capacity

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>10cc AP Standard / 14cc AP Large

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>9 cc

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Adjustment port

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Anchored by sutures

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Anchored by special clasps

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>Approximate adjustments first 2 years

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>8

</TD><TD class=style21 vAlign=top>8

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[kimmie65 0]

i have a 4cc band , that seems so small comapred to a 10cc. i hope this works just as good

[rockbandster 0]

Your 4cc band is way more advanced technology wise vs the Realize band-it has a different pressure system which is why it holds 4ccs