Realize Band not FDA approved anymore?
(deactivated member)
on 3/17/11 6:34 am
on 3/17/11 6:34 am
I ust called a surgeon for my inital appointment. They advised that the Realize band is no longer a FDA approved device and the FDA has pulled there approval due to the compications and leaks from the device. So, the surgeon has discontinued the Realize Band and will only place a LAP-BAND.
Will some of you please advise your experiances with the Realize Band and if anyone has heard the Realize claims or the FDA dropping their approval.
Thanks so much,
M ike
Will some of you please advise your experiances with the Realize Band and if anyone has heard the Realize claims or the FDA dropping their approval.
Thanks so much,
M ike
(deactivated member)
on 3/17/11 8:53 am
on 3/17/11 8:53 am
I googled too before I posted. I did not find anything either. The lady on the phone said the doc does not perform the Realize band anymore because it is not an FDA approved product and has complications like leakage and ballon popping that holds the saline.
I think they are saying that because he chooses not to do the procedure and is blowong smoke on the FDA thing.
I am still searching for the revocation of the approval.
Overall I am wanting the Realize Band because of the comfort, super low profile port, and some other factors.
Please let me know if things have changed.
Thanks again,
Mike
I think they are saying that because he chooses not to do the procedure and is blowong smoke on the FDA thing.
I am still searching for the revocation of the approval.
Overall I am wanting the Realize Band because of the comfort, super low profile port, and some other factors.
Please let me know if things have changed.
Thanks again,
Mike
Maybe call another surgeon in the area and ask them. I have only had the band for a month but my port seems really small in comparison with some lap band ports I have felt/seen in the waiting room at the Dr( yes they show me ports) mine is in a super weird place to so it would suck if it was big. Good luck with your process I don't actually know if one band is better than the other. I'll see in time how mine works out!
I just spoke to a Realize rep and was told this is not accurate. Not much more was said.
Now they could be giving me company p.r. answers, but that's the word I got.
Please excuse typos. Sent via Android
Now they could be giving me company p.r. answers, but that's the word I got.
Please excuse typos. Sent via Android
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
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Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet