Is there a chance the REALIZE Band will be recalled because of complication rate?

by Ann
(Dalton, Georgia)

I had the Realize band which has a higher rate of irritating the stomach - when mine is adjusted enough to work it irritates until it swells my esophagus shut. I have had to have an emergency adjustment 3 different times to get relief from horrible spasms and pain. I can't swallow at all when this happens - not even my saliva.

This is a more common problem with this band I'm told - will there ever be a recall on it since it is obviously defective?

I have regained my weight and wish that I had not gone through this terrible two year ordeal with this band.

SAD

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Is there a chance the REALIZE Band will be recalled because of complication rate?

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Diet After Each Lap Band Fill
by: Mindy

I have kind of the same issues you have, however I do not have the Realize band. I found out I am more sensitive to fills than most people.

I would suggest a few things:

Get smaller fills. By that I mean MUCH Smaller fills. If you usually get a 1cc fill, get HALF OF HALF a cc fill! You might think I am crazy but this will be all you may need. If it means going in sooner for another fill, then that is better than throwing up and risking a lap band slip.

The other thing I recommend is what my doc does to all his patients. At first I thought he was nuts, but it makes sense to me now.

After every fill, my post-fill diet is:
3 days clear liquids, 3 days liquids, 3 days mushies, 3 days semi-solids.

His reasoning? After each time you get a fill, your stomach is being manipulated; it's an invasive procedure. It causes swelling (obviously, since you and I both have problems). This post-fill diet allows your stomach to heal and the fill to kick in!

The other thing I would suggest is when you eat eat a small amount, wait 20 minutes then eat some more if you feel ok. My doctor suggested this to me and I end up eating 5 or 6 small meals a day rather than 3 "larger" meals.

Hope that helps!

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