Why are there different sizes of the band (4 cc, 10 cc). How is it decided on who gets which?? Just curious. Thank you.

Hey Andrea....Dr C only answers questions in the complications forum...you might want to try to repost it over there?

thanks!! i was just curious really, but i think i will do that!

Andrea I think it comes down to which band actually physically fits around the stomach. Some folks are bigger than others (thicker gastic walls).

I think another factor is the amount of fat that has to be removed before band placement.

My surgeon told me he would not be able to decide which size I needed until he was actually inside looking around.

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