Lap Band or Realize Band

[julie.ann 1]

Which did you choose? Which you picked and why. I plan to go with the Lap Band because my doctor has done more of those and he is confident in both. There is $100 difference for the Realize Band and I thought I wanted the lower profile port, but decided I would love to worry about wether my port is visable in a year!

I'll answer the poll once I have my band.

Edited October 10, 2008 by julie.ann

[Guest BikiniBeachy]

I spent a lot of time on the realize thread since my doctor offers both. I did my own research and noticed many people were very full but didn't have ideal restriction. I then read this may be due to the realizes lower pressure system which in turn males erosion less likely. Thy equal out the be great bands either way. While I think both are marvels of modern technology, I went with the lapband because of the symetry of the actual band. My brain just found the look more pleasing. I also heard lapband is coming out with their fancy who haw whatsit website just like realize. I felt more comfortable choosing this band but I know you can do great on both bands.

[nazzy 1]

we;; i have to choose today which one, i really want the one that i can lose faster with?if there is one lol

[tomatogirl 0]

I chose the Realize band because that's what my surgeon's office offers. LOL I like it anyway, though. If I hadn't, I would have gone to a different surgeon.

[melboyd 0]

I also chose the Realize band because that is what my surgeon uses. I do actually like the website that goes along with it. i am just waiting for my access # from my surgeon so i can log in. you can track your food & Water intake, your exercise and there is a place to upload photos of yourself to see your progress. i believe that you can also use a photo to see what you would look like after weight loss!

[~Bridgette~ 0]

My surgeon uses the Realize band mainly, so that's what I'm getting. I figure he's the expert so I'll go with whatever he chooses to place.

[Guest BikiniBeachy]

Oh boy did I have trouble choosing! My surgeon told me it didn't matter which I chose, but of course this is MY body do I had to make it a big deal! I picked the Lapband after researching the different cc sizes versus pressure and restriction of each band. Not much at all out there showing significant differences, so I went with my own research, but I know I will be successful, and would've with either band :smile2:

[julie.ann 1]

I think it is interesting that right now it is 50/50. I am looking forward to see what the final tally is.

[Bino 44]

My doctor uses both, but thought the lap band would work well for me, so that is what I got. Only four days out, but feeling good.

[Genevi?ve 0]

I choose lap band because in québec you have 2 choice lap band or bypass and the waiting list for the bypass was so long it was unbelivable ( 6 to 7 years)

And lap band was more what I wanted.

[kiz 1]

I chose the Realize Band. My doctor doesn't recommend one over the other, so it was totally my decision. He had samples of both bands, and when I compared them side by side, I didn't have to second guess my decision. My doctor has preformed hundreds of lap band surgeries, and if one actually helped his patients lose weight faster, it would be in his best interest to recommend it, so I do believe that I could be equally successful with either band.

What I liked about the Realize Band was the size and shape of the port and how it attached to the muscle wall with metal anchors, so hopefully it will be more comfortable in the long run and have less chance to flip. I also found the pillow system on the Realize Band to be superior for my needs. The pillows were softer, and with the low pressure, I felt it would be less likely to erode or to cause slippage.

I really wouldn't fret too much over the which band to use though, because they preform the same function.

[grateful1 0]

I got the Lap Band because I'm in the BAND3035 study and had no choice. At least I got the most current one with the low profile port!

[sarahp626 0]

i had my lapband the same day as you 1-0/29/08. I only lost 8 lbs. How did you lose 26. I have my first fill dec. 15. when is your first fill? congrats on losing weight!!!!

[julie.ann 1]

i had my lapband the same day as you 1-0/29/08. I only lost 8 lbs. How did you lose 26. I have my first fill dec. 15. when is your first fill? congrats on losing weight!!!!

I think you were talking to me. I have continued to say no to bread, potatoes, rice adn Pasta. I keep my food record on www.sparkpeople.com and I average 1000 - 1100 calories per day. I have started to the gym. i've gone twice and I am getting ready to go now. I watch my carbs. I have been doing pretty good with the bandsters guidelines. I posted the guidelines I have been trying to follow on my blog. You can check it out there. I hope that helps. My first fill in next Tuesday! :smile::Dancing_biggrin:

[mccookie 0]

My surgeon has opted to only implant the Realize Band system now, he had implanted the Lap Band before; however both are very similar, the Realize Band is just a newer band on the market and does have a very low profile port; apparently it also has some kind of nifty device for the surgeon to implant the port more efficiently and quickly during surgery. I had my surgery 10/31/08 and just had my first fill on 12/4/08. :biggrin: