I went to my Dr today for my first post-op visit. (surgery 6/9) I asked him what size band he used and he told me the largest a 14. Now me thinking I am tiny 4'11" (197lbs) I was like wow thats a huge band, its just gonna take me longer and longer to reach restricton. What size band do you all have and at what point did you feel restriction? I feel absolutely NO restriction now and can drink fast and alot without it bothering me...hope it all cahnges once i start with my fills.

I have a 10cc band that is over half way filled. I didn't reach 'real' restriction until this last fill in May, so that would be my 4th and it took me to 5.3 ccs to feel it. Wonder why he used such a big band, given you definitely started on the lower end of the spectrum? Ah, I chalk that up to every doc is different I suppose.

Good luck!!!

I, too, think it strage that he used the 14cc for you. My docs reserve that size for tall ppl, and you do NOT qualify!!! I do wish you a speedy arrival at restriction.

Mimi

I have a 4cc band and so far am happy with it. I am hopeful I will get good restriction with my next fill which will be fill #3.

i have the standard 10 cc band. havent had my first fill yet so not sure how the restriction will be. i still have some now and i am on mushys.

I have the standard 10cc band. I'm 5'8" and 281 lbs.

I also thought that I had a 10cc band until yesterday and found out that I also have a 14cc one! My first fill was 2.5 cc - no restriction, second another 2.5cc - again no restriction. Monday at 3 months and 1 week got my 3RD fill of 2cc which brought me to 7cc and I deffinitly feel restriction today. Hopefully it will stay that way, but I do have an appointment for 4 week from now for an adjustment.

I am taller - 5'9" but my surgeon said that he uses his judgement at the time of surgery due to size of the stomach, thickness, positioning etc. In the end - it really does not make any difference!

Good Luck!

Cynthia

That does seem like a very large band for such a small person, but what do I know?

I am 5'7", started at 264 lbs. I have a 10cc band.

4cc and I'm about your size. an inch and 13 lbs more

it does seem like a big band for your size but my surgeon told me that no matter the persons size everyones is different inside and sizes of stomachs very! so the 14cc band probably fit you alot better than the 10cc.

I'm 5'5''. Started at 278. I have a 10cc band that is filled to 5.9 and I have restriction. Best wishes on your journey!!!