I have read some about the AP band that just became available in the US. I read on my surgeon's website that she now has this band. I also heard that she is using up what she has before switching to it. She is out of town and I am her next lap band (Oct 24). I plan to call and request the new band. Is this something I should insist on??? How big of a difference will it make? I just figure that if there is new technology then I want it. Any thought????

i have no idea what you guys are talking about a thought a band was a band the only thing the doc told me was it was the small band whatever that even means so ya i trust my doc one of the best in the country thats why i picked him so i have confidence that he knows whats best for me also if i lose weight which i am right now at a crazy rate so i guess that good for now hope this continues hope everyone is happy in band land ! lol god bless good luck!

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My wife and I both have the AP band. Not sure if 10 or 14cc. We have all ready had a fill. She has 2cc and I have 1 cc. I love the band its great. Waiting for the 2nd fill.

The doctor did tell us that he was not sure until he did the surgery which band he would use on us. He said it would depend on size of body etc.

Chris

Thanks jim for that link...

I didn't even think about researching the type of bands...but now that I have...I'd have to say based on study results and research I can't blame renewedhope for wanted the AP. I want the AP..