There was a question in my last thread (first fill - did he miss) that asked about band size, and how much it holds. Mine holds 5cc's. Is this good... bad?? I didn't realize there was a difference in amount they hold. How 'bout you all?

4 cc's is the US Approved size Inamed band I believe...Inamed's other size bands installed internationally may be different sizes and hold different cc amounts...I'm not sure about the new VG band from Inamed but this is what I've read in other places.

I have an 11 cc band.I have 2.3 cc fill right now.

Chantal

i have the 4.0 cc inamed band

i was having a barium test and they filled the band up to 5.1 cc's i guess it will atleast hold that although i wouldnt have let them leave 5.1 cc i wouldnt think being that over the limit could be good.

Chantal, you probably have the 11cm band, which is its length measurement in centimeters. I don't know how much Fluid that will hold.

As for my band, all I know is that it's whatever is approved in the US, which I *think* is the 10 cm Inamed band. From what I hear, that is designed to hold about 4ccs of fluid, but that can be stretched a little.

My band is also 4 cc's so i am assuming it would also be the Australian standard its intresting to find these things out maybe i should have done it earlier. This site makes me feel like i really know what i'm talking about when friends and family ask me ?'s as i just let them know of the information i have learned on here very informitive, so glad i found it. Although i think my mum has had enough of me ranting at her about it as soon as i get off the net i ring her and tell her what i have learnt i think it is good for her to know what is happening or going to happen to her little girl

The Bioenterics lap-band system is a 13mm wide band which, when fastened, forms a circular ring with an inside circumference of 9.75cm (B-2210) or 10cm (B-2220). The Vanguard (B-2250) is a 20mm wide band which, when fastened, forms a circular ring with an inside circumference of 11cm.

THESE ARE THE MAX VOLUMES FOR EACH:

Lap Band---------------Max volume

9.75cm Lap Band---------4cc

10cm Lap Band-----------4cc

Vanguard Lap Band-------10cc

I got this information from the lap bands that we have available at work. The Vanguard is a new one used for those of us that have a little extra tissue around our stomach. I also found out that there are now medical cards (that come with the band) that are given to the patient that not only tells them which band they have but also gives them the option of carrying it around so should something happen to them the person that finds them can know that they have a band in place. I’m going to try to get a hold of the rep that we get our bands from and see if I can’t get some extra cards. I didn’t get one because they weren’t in the box yet. This was a great question to bring up and I think that it is the surgeon’s responsibility to let the patient know which of these bands he/she put in. The cards will be a great way to get that information to the patient I think.

Hope this helps!!

I'm throwing all of you, This is how I compare, not in volume but in performance.

I have the swedish band and I don't respond to most surveys cause theres no comparesion.

What I've notice is Europeon Bands at placement... they get at-least 1'cc fill, now I'm watching the "VG". It's how they work. Thanks for the details N2BF2L

I'm at 5.7cc (AMI)and for the last 3 monthes I've learned to live very comfortable. There will be more larger bands as the FDA trails proceed.

Its very good to know all the details of YOUR own BAND.:mad: