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The REALIZE mySUCCESS® Program

This Web-based clinical support tool is designed to help you achieve and maintain a healthier weight.

Achieve Success

You Can Do It!

Success won’t come easy, but with your desire, determination, and the Realize™ Personalized Banding Solution you can do it. The REALIZE Band will help you eat less, and Realize mySuccess™ can help you to set goals, manage your lifestyle, and track your progress. REALIZE will be with you every step of the way.

There’s a lot to learn. Use this section of the web site to understand what you can do to prepare for surgery as well as your new life with the REALIZE Band. Find a surgeon. Prepare a support network. Set goals and expectations. Understand the changes you’ll encounter. These are just some of the steps to success.

Planning for Surgery

      Your success with the REALIZE Personalized Banding Solution starts well before you have surgery. You       have to know what to expect, and you have to be ready for your new life with the REALIZE Band. Don’t wait.       Start planning now.

 

  • The Day of Surgery
    It’s a big day! Learn what to expect and what you can do to be ready for it.

  • Recovery Expectations
    Clear your calendar. You’re going to need time to recuperate after your surgery. Find out what to expect immediately after surgery including risks,warning signs, and some helpful “do’s and don’ts”

  • REALIZE Aftercare
    You’ve made it through surgery and recovery. What’s next? You’ve got to start living a healthier lifestyle.

  • Enjoying Success
    It’s not just about weight loss. It’s about enjoying the life you’ve always wanted. Learn to celebrate the small victories as well as the big ones.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The REALIZE® Adjustable Gastric Band is used in morbidly obese adult patients for significant long-term weight loss. It may not be right for individuals with certain digestive tract conditions. All surgery presents risks. Weight, age, and medical history determine your specific risks. Ask your doctor if bariatric surgery is right for you. For more information, call 1-866-REALIZE (1-866-732-5493). Risks for all bariatric procedures

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© Johnson & Johnson, Inc. 2007-2011 All rights reserved. DSL# 09-0903 Last Updated: March 2011.  This site is published by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a unit of Johnson & Johnson Medical Products, a division of Johnson & Johnson, Inc., which is solely responsible for its contents, and is intended for Canada audiences only. This site is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Only your physician can diagnose and appropriately treat your symptoms.

†The REALIZE Solution combines REALIZE mySUCCESS® with the use of select Ethicon Endo-Surgery surgical instruments for bariatric surgery.