has anyone revised lap band to realize?

I had 2 band slips in 10 days and had emergency removal in early 2007.  Now at a 90 lb weight gain, I am considering another surgery and was wondering if anyone has experience with a revision to a realize band.

Have you considered the sleeve?

Yes, I am satisfying my insurance with a 6 month program, but I am still not thrilled with the idea of so much cutting.

The Lap Band and Realize band are pretty much the same thing.  The only difference is that the Lap Band comes in two different sizes and the Realize band has a lower and wider profile port.  It is also clamped down with metal clamps as well as stitched.  I chose the Realize band to begin with because of their website, the way the port is attached, and the size of the port.

Good luck in your decision!