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I launched LapBandTalk the night I came home from the hospital after I underwent Lap-Band® procedure, with the goal of connecting people who might offer each other encouragement and the joy of shared experience. I didn’t anticipate that my website would become the largest and most visited online discussion forum about Lap-Band® surgery, but it did.
I launched LapBandTalk the night I came home from the hospital after I underwent Lap-Band® procedure, with the goal of connecting people who might offer each other encouragement and the joy of shared experience. I didn’t anticipate that my website would become the largest and most visited online discussion forum about Lap-Band® surgery, but it did.
Differences between the Realize Band and LAP-BAND® System
Posted 11-04-2009 at 03:19 PM by alex
Tags compare, differences, lap-band, realize band
I've been reading many posts lately from members wondering about the differences between the Realize Band and LAP-BAND® System.
My first suggestion to these members is to contact their surgeon and ask them to explain their level of experience with each band and what the differences are for the bands.
I'd like to reiterate that both bands offer great online support programs and for more information on the differences, check out:
http://www.LAP-BAND®.com/get_informed/obesity_weight_loss/lapband_realizeband/ .
I'd like to point out that there are two LAP-BAND® sizes and two ports for the surgeon to select the best option for each patient. There seems to be some confusion and talk about the Realize Band port been slimmer—the 1mm is negligible—good marketing perhaps but definitely not something I'd base my decision on.
I've also read a few posts stating there is more online support for patients with the Realize Band. Allergan provides My LAP-BAND®® Journey with the FitDay™ food diary, health comorbidity trackers, appointment reminders, goal tracker, weight tracker and the LAP-BAND®® friendly Recipe Box free of charge for anybody that's had the LAP-BAND® procedure.
I'd also like to clarify misinformation — the Realize Band being smooth vs. the LAP-BAND® System pillows is not a benefit. The pillows are 3rd generation technology and were designed to eliminate crease folds that can cause leaks requiring re-operation and enhance performance. You can see a more detailed comparison at http://www.LAP-BAND®.com/get_informed/obesity_weight_loss/lapband_realizeband/ or you can read about the differences below:
LAP-BAND® AP® System
Allergan has patented the 360° OMNIFORM™ technology (soft pillow-like sections for evenly distributed pressure), which is the most advanced technology.
The 7 pre-curved, pillow-like sections embrace the stomach with a natural shape for evenly distributed soft pressure, which provides band stability, reliable restriction, and the ability to personalize your adjustments to control food portion sizes for optimal weight loss.
REALIZE-C Band
REALIZE-C Band is 1 long tube-shaped balloon that may “kink” like a rubber hose when filled with higher levels of saline (see photo above). This “kinking” is called a crease-fold. It is possible that over time this may cause the band to leak saline, which may require an operation to replace the band.
My first suggestion to these members is to contact their surgeon and ask them to explain their level of experience with each band and what the differences are for the bands.
I'd like to reiterate that both bands offer great online support programs and for more information on the differences, check out:
http://www.LAP-BAND®.com/get_informed/obesity_weight_loss/lapband_realizeband/ .
I'd like to point out that there are two LAP-BAND® sizes and two ports for the surgeon to select the best option for each patient. There seems to be some confusion and talk about the Realize Band port been slimmer—the 1mm is negligible—good marketing perhaps but definitely not something I'd base my decision on.
I've also read a few posts stating there is more online support for patients with the Realize Band. Allergan provides My LAP-BAND®® Journey with the FitDay™ food diary, health comorbidity trackers, appointment reminders, goal tracker, weight tracker and the LAP-BAND®® friendly Recipe Box free of charge for anybody that's had the LAP-BAND® procedure.
I'd also like to clarify misinformation — the Realize Band being smooth vs. the LAP-BAND® System pillows is not a benefit. The pillows are 3rd generation technology and were designed to eliminate crease folds that can cause leaks requiring re-operation and enhance performance. You can see a more detailed comparison at http://www.LAP-BAND®.com/get_informed/obesity_weight_loss/lapband_realizeband/ or you can read about the differences below:
LAP-BAND® AP® System
Allergan has patented the 360° OMNIFORM™ technology (soft pillow-like sections for evenly distributed pressure), which is the most advanced technology.
The 7 pre-curved, pillow-like sections embrace the stomach with a natural shape for evenly distributed soft pressure, which provides band stability, reliable restriction, and the ability to personalize your adjustments to control food portion sizes for optimal weight loss.
REALIZE-C Band
REALIZE-C Band is 1 long tube-shaped balloon that may “kink” like a rubber hose when filled with higher levels of saline (see photo above). This “kinking” is called a crease-fold. It is possible that over time this may cause the band to leak saline, which may require an operation to replace the band.
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