I did a bit of a search for this answer but couldn't find it...

Why do people get different sized bands? After my surgery, my Dr. sent me home with a lapband medical information card that tells about the lapband. The interesting thing was that on the card it's printed that I have a 14cc band. That is crossed out, and 10cc was written in by my doctor. I know what the difference is, but I don't understand why I got a smaller band. Any one have some insight?

Meghan

My understanding is that it depends on what fits the individual best APS(mall) or APL(arge), and that is evidently determined during the operation.

Older Inamed/Allergan bands were sized 9.75, 10 and 11cm.

The 9.75 and 10 held 4cc.

The 11cm (Vanguard) held 10cc

Now, the new bands are called APS and APL which stands for Advanced Platform small and large.

The small holds 10cc

The large holds 14cc

Patients have different sized tissue around the stomach just like we all have different shoe sizes. We determine the proper size in the operating room.

Thanks for your input.

You're welcome.