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What is the difference between LAP-BAND® System and REALIZE BAND?

April 26, 2017band difference system

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What is the difference between LAP-BAND® System and REALIZE BAND?

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Both of these operations are similar in what they achieve—they cause you to get full on a smaller amount of food by placing an adjustable/inflatable band at the top part of the stomach. There are some subtle differences between the two but most studies show equivalent weight loss and similar complication rates.