The Realize™ Gastric Banding System

Tanika lost 94 pounds after treatment at the Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity at St. Mary Medical Center

Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Band consists of two devices: a strong flexible, silicone band and an injection port which is connected to the band and then attached to the abdominal wall
- The only adjustable banding system which comes in just one size
- Unique low-profile injection port
- No intestinal rerouting, cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel as in gastric bypass surgery
- Generally performed on an outpatient basis
- Small incisions and minimal scarring
- Reduced post-surgical pain, shorter hospital stay and recovery time
- Return to work/normal activities typically within a week
Fewer Risks and Side Effects
- Lower leakage rate
- Ten times lower short-term mortality rate than gastric bypass
- Low risk of post-surgical nutritional deficiencies
- Reduced risk of hair loss
Adjustable and Reversible
- Allows for consistent and healthy weight loss of approximately 1-2 pounds per week
- Adjustments can be made easily and on an outpatient basis
- Supports pregnancy
- Can be reversed
Effective Long Term Weight Loss
- 100,000 REALIZE Bands distributed outside of the U.S.
- # 2 selling adjustable band for weight loss worldwide
- Developed in 1985 in Europe
- Approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in 2007