In the consult with the doc, he told me he will use the smaller band unless he absolutely cant - his words were that the will always "cheat down" on the size. He felt positive that he would use the small on me.

However, in talking to the nurse, I found that I got the larger one. The APL 14cc band.

Does anyone know if this makes a difference? LIke will I get more or less restriction with this band.

I am self pay, to the tune of 17,400 and I want as much bang for my buck as possible.

Thanks in advance for any of your help.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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:

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.