Band Size, Any info???

M Taylor · October 26, 2007

I was anticipating the new AP band and had called my doctors office prior to surgery to be sure thats what he would be using. Instead they ended up putting in the 10cc band. He said they punctured the AP putting it in and that they didn't have any more left. I just found this out and I am very upset. I actually think they should replace my band! People seem to need many more fills with the 10cc. Im self pay and it has ruined this for me. HELP

The APS and APL bands are 10cc and 14cc respectively. Whichever band you got, if it's 10cc it still holds the same amount as the smaller AP band. Sorry that happened to you, but would you really want to go through re-operation?

Spiritus · October 27, 2007

AP-S. My surgeon told me the size depends on the size of the stomach. I don't know what part of the stomach he was referencing to though.

Jhlopez · October 27, 2007

I would think that the larger band would would be more durable. Either way, the fills are the important thing and they can bhoth be adjusted to the same comfort level.

Jhlopez · October 27, 2007

He was most likely referring to the top portion of the stomach. They need to put the band that fits around the top portion to create the pouch

sirusman · October 27, 2007

Becymein i chose Belgium as the surgeon is world renowned and has carried out 8,500 operations, and the price here in the UK is around 9000 pounds sterling,in Brugge i paid 4000 pounds and i am 100% happy with my choice.I am 4 weeks post op and down 35 pounds

Mike

Saintluver · October 28, 2007

My dr. told me that they have new bands now. No longer the 4 and 10 now is is like 10 is the smallest and 14 the biggest.

sirusman · October 28, 2007

I have new Inamed AP band they come in 2 sizes APS small is 10cc and APL large is 14cc

Saintluver · October 28, 2007

My dr. told me that they now have "new and improved" bands. I was one of his first patients to get them. they are like 10cc's and 14 maybe. I got the 10.... I don't know if you surgion is using them yet but that is what I was told.

beckymein1021 · November 2, 2007

Becymein i chose Belgium as the surgeon is world renowned and has carried out 8,500 operations, and the price here in the UK is around 9000 pounds sterling,in Brugge i paid 4000 pounds and i am 100% happy with my choice.I am 4 weeks post op and down 35 pounds
Mike

Mike, that sounds like a great reason to me. That's why a lot of people have gone to Mexico as well. Thanks for the clarification.

Good luck!

Becky :ranger:

bbjerseygirl · November 2, 2007

My doc only uses the larger AP band. He said it saves alot of complications with the small bands. Some people have too much restriction with the smaller bands even without fills, his opinion. It is his personal preference, so I went by what he recommended. I think some people may need smaller or larger depending on anatomy as well. The larger bands have more flexibility as far as fills go because you have more ability to continue filling, but I think you will need more fills to get to the "sweet" spot everyone talks about. Either way, small or large, I think the band itself is effective and docs know how to work with what they chose to benefit you. Good Luck.