hollmank 0 Posted March 28, 2009 Hello all, new comer here and probaly about 60 days or less before having the lap band surgery. In my research between the lap band and the realize band I am not sure of the diffirence but my doc wants me to choose which one. can any one tell me the diffirence? Thanks Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlhamilton 0 Posted March 28, 2009 When I asked my doctor the same question he said there really wasn't a difference. He said that he kinda makes the decision when he gets in there. I have the Lap Band one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k_hite 0 Posted March 28, 2009 I have the same questions. I am scheduled to be banded in June. I went to both the LapBand and RealizeBand sites and compared notes. The lap has been around longer. the realize has less of a slipage rate. Everyone I know personally that has been banded (4 people) have the lap band. My dr. will choose if I do not and think he leans towards the lap; although, I am not sure why. Please post your decision. Kelly:confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susie71 0 Posted March 29, 2009 :tongue_smilie: I had to make that decision also. And I chose the band, because I don't want to have to take a bunch on Vitamins for the rest of my Life. I don't mind taking a Multi-Vitamin and Calcium daily, but you should see what Gastric Bypass patients have to take. So even if they are not successful w/ their gastric bypass, they are stuck having to take all of the vitamins for the rest of their life, and some you can't take w/ others. I knew that I would have to take some vitamins w/ lap-band, but not nearly what gastric bypass patients have to take. I also didn't want a Quick fix for weight loss, so chosing the lap-band, It may come off slower, but It will stay off FOREVER, with the life-style change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunnygirl 0 Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) Ok. I am totally with you on this most puzzling question... On my post-op consult that's the day my Doctor even mentioned the Realize band so I am really glad that you know about the options so far out from your surgery date. But I FREAKED OUT! I freaked out because I had all my research done etc regarding the LapBand... So when he said Realize Band, I just felt completely overwhealmed. I mean, my surgery was a week away! I did go ahead and did some frantic last minute research on the Realize Band and compared the two. This is my experience and the choice I made... I chose the Realize Band. My doctor informed me that the huge majority of his patients experience less restricted foods with the Realize band. For example, the people I know with the LapBand can't eat salads, most breads and a lot of meats (And I know some people can, I'm just mentioning the ones I know and I know everyone is different). Personally, I have not experienced any major problems eating any of the above mentioned foods. In fact, I do enjoy each quite a bit now after the surgery and haven't had any problems keeping them down. I just wanted to feel that I was eating as normal as I possibly could. One of my friend has had the LapBand for 3 years and she still can't eat a lot of foods. My doctor also mentioned that with the LapBand having so many more restricted foods could aid with faster weight loss. I do see that those with more food restrictions loose more. But again, for MY EXPERIENCE, I just felt that I didn't want to feel so unhappy about not being able to eat salads and meats- I mean, it's my favorite. But that comes at a price for me since my weight loss has been very gradual and in my mind slow. So there IS A TRADE OFF. HOWEVER, I am still VERY, VERY, VERY happy with my decision. Edited March 29, 2009 by bunnygirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
