What band is better?

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Old 01-18-2008, 09:34 PM   #1
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What band is better?
I need help chosing a band. The Mexican Doc I am using gives you a choice between J&J or Inamed. What is better? Do Docs use J&J in the US. Will fill docs fill J&J or should I get the Inamed. Inamed adds $500 to my out of pocket cost. Anyone have light on this situation?
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Old 01-19-2008, 05:38 AM   #2
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Click here -----> http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/new-b...realize-47058/

He compares the two bands in that thread.
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