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Comparision between lap band and Realize band


lap band Surgery V/S Realize band


What is common between Lap band and realize band surgery?

In what ways lap band and realize band differ from each other?

What are the prerequisite for maintaining a healthy life after realize band surgery?


Both lap band and realize band are weight loss surgery and prerequisite for operations such as BMI and other health related conditions are same say BMI of 40 or higher. Lap band and realize band involves least invasive techniques as is done through laparoscopy. Just like lap band realize band is also a reversible operation and adjustment in band can be done when required.




Realize band is put around the stomach to restrict the amount of food intaken. Realize band is a flexible band made up of silicone that divides the stomach into two halves, upper one being the smaller one is meant to store food when it is consumed. Weight loss in the patient takes place slowly and is meant for long life. Realize band does not interfere with nutrient absorption so nutritional deficiencies are rarely found in patients undergoing realize band surgery as no changes in digestive system or intestinal routing is done.




Realize band works slowly and steadily to reduce the weight of the concerned patient provided that the person is ready to undertake changes in lifestyle. A person after surgery should not eat 4 ounces of food, as the stomach capacity is this much reduced and on eating more than that problem like non-comfort ness, vomiting, stomach cramps and nausea may arise. Drinks, including water should be avoided at the time of eating. Snacking habits should be avoided as this causes sudden weight gain. Exercise should be done on daily basis, may be walking, cycling, swimming and jogging. Different individuals have different experiences, so understand your body needs and eat food that is easily digestible and rich in vitamins and minerals rather than carbohydrate.