band size?

[steviegene 0]

I'm sure this information is on this site somewhere, but I'm not able to find it and I'm too tired to look anymore. I need to hit the hay!

Please forgive me if I'm 're-asking' a common question.

Ok-what is the deal with band size?

My doctor said he is using a size 10 band- what does that mean? Is that common? How can I cross-check whether that is an appropriate size for me?

Also, as we live in Malaysia- this might be a metric listing, if it's in reference to the circumference size.

My current BMI is 36.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry to be an idiot.

:help:

[socaldixiegal 0]

There are different size bands. I have the large AP band that holds 14cc total. There is also a 10cc band. Often the doctor will use the band that is the best fit for your stomach - i.e. how big the stomach is, thickness of stomach wall, etc.

You can find the same size band on people of all different physical sizes, BMIs, weights, etc.

One advantage of the 10cc band seems to be (just from what I've read) is that it can take fewer fills to hit the "sweat spot" of restriction.

good luck!

[steviegene 0]

thanks dixie! i've been researching for a couple of years off and on and my mom is banded- but i never knew the size business. i know some of it is common sense...but i'm just trying to figure everything out that i can! it's tough being banded overseas and my doctors office is no where near as informative as my mom's was with spivak.

they are keeping me in the hospital for three days for crying out loud. whew!

anyhow, thanks for the reply.