difference

Ok I might be dense well yea I am..What is the difference in the lap band and realize band.? I honestly have read about them and I can't comprehend the difference. I had RNY and need revision and it wil be the band but wanted to know the difference from those of you who have it. Thank you.

 They are the same for the most part.  Realize has a flatter profile port and the band itself is a bit wider...that's all I know.

I picked the realize over the lapband and now I can't recall why.  It was about 1.5 yrs from my first surgical consult until I had the surgery. I had medical symptoms that the surgeon wanted me to work with my PCP on before he would schedule (long story, a few specialist and about a yr later I was finally cleared.

I do recall my surgeon saying he didn't know why, but the port on the Realize band seem to be less painful or sensitive than the LB. Also, at time of surgery they do not put fluid in the Realize  while they do in the LB...or at least my surgeon doesn't. Due to the tubing/design, the Realize fills are a bit larger (typically) because it takes more fluid to get restriction.

Thanks that does make it a little clearer. I got called today to start seeing my nutritionist next week and I am very excited. I have already started drinking protein and eating better. My RNY pouch must still be usable but will get band to help.

There are some subtel difference between the two, but the important thing to know is that Realize doesn't seem to perform any better than Allergan.

The ASMBS now even says basically that bands are inefficient at best:

ASMBS Bands Low Marks