Hi everyone.....I never post but I have been lurking for at least 2 years. I am finally approved and will have surgery on Nov. 29th. When I had my consult with the surgeon, I believe he said my band will be a 1cc band. It sounds to me like that is really small.....am I wrong? Is that going to be big enough to do any good?:help:

Hi everyone.....I never post but I have been lurking for at least 2 years. I am finally approved and will have surgery on Nov. 29th. When I had my consult with the surgeon, I believe he said my band will be a 1cc band. It sounds to me like that is really small.....am I wrong? Is that going to be big enough to do any good?:help:

There's a 10cm Inamed Band - Holds 4cc's

There's a VG Band - Holds 10cc'sf

These are the only two I know of...anyone else know of any other band?

I have the new AP band (Inamed) that came out earlier this summer. Specifically the APS (which is the small one). The other is the APL (large). I believe mine is 4cc as well but I'm not exactly sure.

I wouldn't worry too much about it, the band they decide to use ultimately is decided when they actually see your stomach in surgery and you get the one that fits you best.

<p>Maybe I am mistaken. I really thought he said it was a 1cc band but I think I HAVE to have that wrong! I will see him one more time before my surgery so I will ask him again.............</p> He did say it was an Inamed band.

I don't think there's an 1cc band...

Next time you see your doctor ask him all detailed data on the type of band he's thinking for you and write it down. Afterwards you'll be able to research here at LBT and at Inamed's site for more info about it.

Do lots of research and read as much as possible. You'll find some previous posts here on the type of questions you should take with you to your doc's appointment. Your doctor is the best person to enlighten all those questions you'll be wanting to make.

Congrats for your brave step!

best of luck,

niki

When I asked my doc what kind and what size band I have he said I read too much!

Thanks everyone for your input. Lawanda, that sounds like something my surgeon would say to me! I will ask when I see the surgeon again!

I believe he said my band will be a 1cc band. It sounds to me like that is really small.

Lap-band (used generically but actually a registered trademark of Inamed/BioEnterics/Allergan/whatever) comes in three sizes:

9.75cm/4cc

10cm/4cc

11cm (aka VanGuard or VG)/10cc

The first number is the band's internal circumference, the second is it volume.

I've not looked into the AP (advanced platform) bands so I'm not sure of its specs, but I'd hope the smaller is still larger than 1cc. :waytogo:

APS (Advanced Platform Small) is 10cc/mL

APL (Advanced Platform Large) is 14cc/mL

Cannot imagine a 1cc band

Also: Lawanda, if my surgeon was serious when he made that comment to me, I'd be looking for another surgeon. Its your body, your band and your health, there is never too much reading.

There is also the Midband and the Swedish Band, but those aren't used in the US. Don't know where the OP is from, though.

faith - I'm glad you chimed in here! I knew you would know!!

There is also the Midband and the Swedish Band, but those aren't used in the US. Don't know where the OP is from, though.

OP is from MAYBERRY.... but now he directs movies.

(Runs!)

Lol!!!!!!!

When I asked my doc what kind and what size band I have he said I read too much!

OMG...tell me he was just kidding around!!!! At my last fill, my surgeon quizzed DH and I on the band and size we have (DH - VG 10cc, ME - Inamed 10cm/4cc). We recited our band types and he said "Very good, you need to be educated on the band type you have in case you're ever in an emergency situation."

There is also the Midband and the Swedish Band, but those aren't used in the US. Don't know where the OP is from, though.

Isn't the Swedish band now the new FDA approved J&J band??

Yes, it was approved about 1 month ago.