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REALIZE Personalized Banding Solution

Bariatric Surgery Specialists is the leading surgical center for LAP-BAND® surgery, gastric bypass surgery and weight loss support throughout this country. To help you qualify for gastric bypass surgery, please review our web site and contact us.

The REALIZE Band was designed and developed with your safety and comfort in mind. The band is a strong, flexible silicone structure made entirely of biocompatible materials. With the REALIZE Band, weight loss occurs at a natural and healthy rate— ranging from 1- 2 pounds per week.

With the REALIZE Band, weight loss occurs at a natural and healthy rate— ranging from 1- 2 pounds per week on average. The Realize personal banding solution makes you feel full sooner which results in less food that you consume at one time and makes it easier for you to adjust to healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

The adjustable Realize Band divides the stomach into two parts: a small upper pouch and a lower stomach. The upper pouch can only hold about 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of food. For this reason, you will feel full sooner and longer than usual.

To maximize the benefits of the REALIZE Band, you should eat several small nutritionally balanced meals each day. Remember it will still be important to eat foods that are low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sugar. Also:

  • Remember to chew slowly and take smaller bites and

  • Include protein in your meals which will help you feel full longer

  • Avoid high-calorie drinks

  • Drink more water

Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery

The more you know about the surgical procedure, the less anxiety you are likely to experience on the day of surgery. Gastric banding is a specific type of bariatric surgery that limits food intake by causing you to feel full after eating a small amount of food. During gastric banding surgery, an adjustable band is placed around the uppermost part of the stomach. The band divides the stomach into two portions: one small and one large portion.

Since the stomach is divided into smaller parts, most patients feel full faster, thereby decreasing their need for large amounts of food to satisfy their hunger. No part of your stomach is stapled or removed during surgery. Likewise, the intestines are not rerouted and can continue to absorb nutrients from food.

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