Lapband ? for Vickie..

Hi Vickie- I was going to PM you this question but thought making it public might benefit others who may not post often. 

You are getting a REALIZE band? Right?

What is the difference between the regular lapband and Realize? Was that ever explained to you?

Thanks, Nanci

ps-You are almost there...

The Realized Band is wider than the Lap-Band to help with erosion , and slippage The port has metal Hooks to hold it in place as where the Lap-Band is stitched in. The purpose is that the port on the Lap-Band had alot of flipping issues, the metal hooks hold it in place and prevent this. 

Aside from the port technology, the most unique characteristic of the Realize Band is it's low pressure cuff. Of all gastric bands currently available in the U.S., the Realize Band cuff has the lowest pressure profile. Even when the Realize Band is at capacity (9cc), it is still at zero pressure. Low pressure versus high pressure can most easily be understood when comparing a milk jug to a balloon. When the balloon is full, the fluid within is under pressure and the balloon naturally wants to empty itself of the fluid within. When a milk jug is full, it is not under any pressure other than the weight of the fluid within and that fluid will stay inside the jug even if the cap is removed.

The significance of low pressure versus high pressure is yet to be determined scientifically, but developers of the Realize Band feel that patients may have fewer problems with food intolerances, such as those often experienced with dry meats like chicken breast.

Thank You for sharing this info, Vickie!!
It is especially helpful to support group leaders like myself when presented with questions!
I like to be informed!

Julie they have a realize forum now on OY off to the side of the forum  it has all the info should cover all you need

Great Post Nanci!!
I wanted to know this info as well!

I would say that the one biggest pain in the &^% about the lapband is the whole chicken eating experience.  When I forget to chew really good, I PAY for it.

Thanks for 'splaining that to me, VICKIE (soon to be a loser)!

PS   JULIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! I haven't been postin' very much lately but I always got cha in my thoughts!