i was banded in April of 2006 with a 4cc band. i have 2.5 cc in. i had a friend get bacnded 2 days ago and her band hold way more saline 9 or 10 cc i think. What is the difference between these bands.:help:

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The original Allergan (Inamed/Bioenterics) bands were size 9.75, 10, 11 ("Vanguard")

The 9.75 and 10 held 4cc

The 11 held 10cc

The latest Allergan bands are APS, APL for Advanced Platform small and large.

The APS holds 10cc

The APL holds 14cc

Ethicon just received FDA approval on their REALIZE band which is only one size and it holds 10cc

All bands can basically reach the same tightness; some just require more saline.

Hope that helps.

brad

Do You Know Why They Changed The Band Sizes?

Both companies have gone to bigger bands, lower pressure.

I am at a meeting at the Ethicon Company today and the surgeons are arguing whether the new ones or the old style are better so there is not agreement. The good news is that all of the bands on the market are basically great products.

The newer Allergan (AP) bands have little pillows so the inner balloon doesn't contact itself as it is inflated. We won't know for years whether this has advantages or not.

You could go on and on about the subtle differences between the two but they are basically both great companies with great bands.

Hope that helps,

brad