Which band?

karen_2007
on 4/17/08 11:26 am - Hamburg, AR

I could really use some help! My doctor wants me to choose between the Realize Band and another that he's used since he first started doing lap-band surgeries. Does anyone know where I can get information on the differences of the two? Thanks. Karen

Kellectible
on 4/17/08 12:10 pm - Jacksonville, AR

Lap Band on 06/16/08

this is what I found on the Realize band website..hope it helps

Compare to Lap-Band^®

The last thing you need now is to spend hours on the computer figuring out what type of gastric band system might be right for you.

We can help. We’ll share some facts about the REALIZE Personalized Banding Solution and LAP-BAND^® systems for you to consider. Just remember, though, the final decision about what type of gastric band might be right for you needs to be made by you and your bariatric surgeon.

The Most Important Difference

Let’s face it, having a gastric band implanted can be life-changing. We know that one of the key factors to successful weight loss after bariatric surgery is the support you’ll receive during each step of the way.²⁰

That's why we're committed to be with you until you achieve your weight loss goals. Through the Realize mySuccess™ , page we'll be there to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, celebrate your victories, and provide support when you're faced with challenges.

Only the REALIZE Personalized Banding Solution gives you the Realize mySuccess™ program, which provides support to help you successfully achieve long-term weight loss with the REALIZE Band.

If you are seriously thinking about gastric banding consider the facts, take our eligibility quiz and talk to your doctor. You just might be glad you did.

How do the REALIZE Personalized Banding Solution and LAP-BAND® systems compare?

Realize Band – U.S. Clinical Trial N=276
Lower 30-day postoperative mortality rate than other bariatric surgeries¹	Yes
Key Serious Adverse Events
Band slippage	9 (3.3%)¹⁷
Band erosion	1 (0.4%)¹⁷
Port displacement	7 (2.5%)¹⁷
Low reoperation rate due to complications
Band replacements	2¹⁷
Band revisions	10¹⁷
Band explantations	4¹⁷
Port revisions/replacements	27¹⁷
Mean % excess weight loss (EWL) at 2 and 3 years post-surgery⁷	45% and 43 %respectively
Personal on-line support integrated with your bariatric practice	Yes

Lap-Band® – U.S. Clinical Trial N=299
Lower 30-day postoperative mortality rate than other bariatric surgeries¹	Yes
Key Serious Adverse Events
Band slippage	11 (3.7%)¹⁸
Band erosion	1 (0.3%)¹⁸
Port displacement	18(6.0%)¹⁸
Low reoperation rate due to complications
Band replacements	9¹⁸
Band revisions	16¹⁸
Band explantations	75¹⁸
Port revisions/replacements	26¹⁸
Mean % excess weight loss (EWL) at 2 and 3 years post-surgery⁷	38% and 36 %respectively
Personal on-line support integrated with your bariatric practice	No

karen_2007
on 4/17/08 10:48 pm - Hamburg, AR

RNY on 08/10/09

Wow! Thanks for so much great information. I live in the country and have slow dial-up, so it takes me a long time to look things up on the computer. You've helped me to make my decision. Thanks! Karen

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