Realize™ Band in Lake County northern Illinois











Realize™ Personalized Banding Solution

What is Realize™
The Realize™ Band is a surgically implanted device designed to assist in weight loss. The system is designed to yield steady paced, safe weight loss. The REALIZE™ Band consists of a silicone band, tubing, and an injection port.

Eligibility
The Realize™ Band is designed for patients who have been obese for five years or more and in those occasions where non-surgical methods have not been successful. A patient must also have a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 with accompanying severe comorbid conditions.

Effectiveness
In a study perfomed domestically, a the average weight loss was 42% of the person's initial excess weight. These results have remained for the three years during and after the test's duration. Almost three quarters of the study subjects lost at least 25% of their excess weight and some lost over 75%.


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