Ethicon Endosurgery, a division of Johnson & Johnson, received FDA approval for the new REALIZE™ gastric band in 2007, and Dr. Johnell was one of the first doctors to complete special training and certification in fitting the device.

Surgeon representatives from Ethicon describe REALIZE™ as a "lower pressure" gastric banding device.  That means it’s easier on the stomach than other gastric bands, and patients should be more comfortable eating meat

REALIZE™ offers a package of benefits that includes free online tools for tracking and monitoring success after surgery.

The new program entitled “REALIZE™ mySUCCESS” launched on Jan. 7, 2008. It is password and privacy protected, and available to patients before surgery!

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