In November of 2007 the FDA approve the Realize® Adjustable Gastric Band for use in the United States. Made by Cincinnati-based Ethicon Endo-Surgery (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), the Realize Band® gives patients another excellent option for safe and effective weight loss. Although a relative newcomer to the US, it has been used in hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide.
Similar to the Lap Band, the Realize Band is adjustable and reversible, and offers one of the lowest short-term complication rates of all surgical weight loss procedures.
In October of 2008, Dr. Curry was chosen as one of 7 US surgeons to travel to Prague, Czech Republic, and be one of the first American surgeons to implant their new Realize-C band. On November 24th, 2008, we were the 2nd practice in the US to place a Realize-C® Band and were one of the first practices in the US able to offer this band to patients.
If you would like to learn more about the Realize Adjustable Gastric Band and other surgical weight loss options, click on “Meet Dr. Curry Online” or fill out the appointment request form below!
Howdy! This post couldn’t be written any better!
Reading through this post reminds me of my old room mate!
He always kept chatting about this. I will forward this write-up to him.
Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!
What is the difference between the Realize Band and the LapBand? i.e. Safety; ease of filling; quality; success rate? Thanks
Hi Elizabeth,
We do only Lap Bands now, the Realize band is not really used anymore.
Dr. Trace Curry
Medical Director
JourneyLite Physicians
Can you remove the LapBand?
Yes, a lap band can be easily removed in most cases.
Dr. Trace Curry
Medical Director
JourneyLite Physicians
Is the Realize band still avail and is it safe for teens?
Realize band is not available anymore but Lap Band is.