The REALIZE™ Band was designed and developed
with patient safety and comfort in mind as another
option for adjustable gastric banding techniques.
The band is a strong, flexible silicone structure
made entirely of biocompatible materials. With the
REALIZE™ Band, weight loss occurs at a slower
rate— ranging from 1- 2 pounds per week.
The REALIZE™ Personalized Banding Solution makes
the patient feel full sooner when solid protein
eaten first which results in less food consumed at
one time and makes it easier for you to
participate in healthy eating and lifestyle
habits.
The adjustable REALIZE™ Band divides the stomach
into two parts: a small upper pouch and a lower
stomach, similar to the LAP-BAND. The upper pouch
can only hold about 2-4 ounces (1/2 cup) of food.
For this reason, you will feel full sooner and
longer than usual if used correctly.
Watch the REALIZE™ Surgical Procedure Animation
below:
Learn more about the REALIZE™ Band System
at: www.realizeband.com
(Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. a Johnson &
Johnson company)
To maximize the benefits of the REALIZE™
Band, you should eat 2-3 small nutritionally
balanced meals each day. Remember it will still be
important to eat foods that are low in calories,
sugar, carbs, fat, and cholesterol. 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
Ensuring your success with the REALIZE™
Band requires hard work, dedication to your new
lifestyle, and support from your loved ones. To
help you along the way, the REALIZE™
Personalized Banding Solution includes Realize
mySuccess™ – an online tool that will help
you and Dr. Feng set goals and continuosly watch
your progress together - for up to 3 years.
REALIZE my SUCCESS™ Program
Overview
REALIZE mySUCCESS™
is a program that provides support to help
patients successfully achieve long-term weight
loss with the REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band
Through REALIZE mySUCCESS™,
patients and their doctors can set goals
together and continuously watch the progress
being made—especially for the first three years,
as patients adjust to new lifestyles, and so
their doctors can step in precisely when needed
to keep them on track
Content developed by professionals in health,
nutrition, obesity and psychology to help
patients develop personalized health plans, get
information about exercise and nutrition, get
alerts about potential health issues, and track
their overall progress
Online tracking tools and personalized
functions help keep patients motivated and
informed
Patient Benefits
Doctor/Patient Communication: REALIZE
mySUCCESS™
allows patients to stay connected to the
healthcare practice. Patients’ local healthcare
teams can review patient progress and provide
suggestions to maintain goals between doctor
visits
Easy to use interface: Interactive tools allow
patients to set online goals and track their
successes
Practical tips, advice and triggers:
Personalized program for patients includes a
food diary with recipes for suggested eating and
activity plans. Information is tailored to
patients’ needs regardless of whether they’re
preparing for surgery or looking to maintain a
healthy lifestyle post-surgery
Support: Helpful reminders help patients
maintain healthy lifestyle habits and keep track
of band adjustments, while 3-D models allow
patients to see the changes their bodies are
going through. Maintains a database of an
extended support group of friends and family
How Does it Work?
With the assistance of their healthcare team,
patients can gain access to REALIZE mySUCCESS™
prior to surgery to create their personalize
weight loss program. They can enter information
about their extended support team, access
myFoodDiary, enter initial stats through myStats
As part of the myPersonalPlan, patients’
initial log-in creates a baseline for weight and
measurement through myStats
After surgery, patients are provided with a
REALIZE™
Medical Information Card that provides access to
REALIZE mySUCCESS™.
The Medical Information Card features a 16-digit
unique ID number.
Dr. Feng has never performed this procedure, nor
taken care of or adjust REALIZE™
Bands. Patients need to contact their original
surgeon to determine who can care for their
REALIZE™
Band.
