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Dr. Kirshenbaum - Lap Band or Realize Band? This is a discussion on Dr. Kirshenbaum - Lap Band or Realize Band? within the Realize Band Surgery (NEW!) forums.
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07-17-2008, 11:54 PM
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#1 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 37
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City: Vancouver State: WA | Dr. Kirshenbaum - Lap Band or Realize Band?
I am planning on having Dr. K do my surgery. On his website it says he offers both the Lap and the Realize bands. Is there an advantage getting one over the other? Is it easier to find local (I'm in Vancouver, WA, a suburb of Portland) fills? Is one better than the other?
Thanks,
Michelle
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07-18-2008, 12:11 AM
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#2 | | Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
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City: College Station State: Texas |
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07-18-2008, 10:32 AM
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#3 | | Little Miss Sunshine..NOT
Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 28
Posts: 288
City: Niceville State: FL |
My doctor offers both and based on reading, I am leaning towards the Realize band. He decides once he sees you inside though, so I really get no say.
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07-20-2008, 01:34 PM
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#4 | | Rachelle
Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 36
Posts: 5
City: Birmingham State: Alabama |
I have the realize band, and I chose it because the band it a bit wider. I thought it might be a bit better for me I need all the restriction I can get! I talked with my surgeon and he said he liked it better because of the port. The port has prongs that clip into the body verses the lab band port which as to be stitched into place. My doc said that the clips tend to stay inplace better over time vs. stitches. I have little to no pain from the metal prongs. Another plus is the realize website! I love it! I signed up and keep track of everything there. My surgeon and look at it as well if he chooses to monitor my progress. It is so well designed and easy to use. Hope this helps and best of luck!
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