I am searching for the Fill Protocol for APS band. I want the actual protocol from the manufacturer. My Dr follows that to a T so I am interedted in what he will do next. I don't want what the "other" Dr's are doing, just the word from the manufacturer. Anyone know how to obatin this info???

Thanks in advance.

Well...that explains it. Those measurements are the measurements my doc has been following. I couldn't figure out why my fills were so much smaller than everyone elses, but now I know...he goes by the book.

Thanks for sharing that info!

I went for my first fill. It was 14cc, the doctor indicated the band was VG. The fill was for only 2cc. Seems like everyone else is getting 5cc on their first fill. I wonder why there are such differences in fills?

Another user had posted this attachment a few months back and it's been very helpful and informative. Pages 7 and 8 go through the fill procedure step by step.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/attachments/f17/9239d1184711264-article-new-lap-band-advanced-platform-ap-band-allergan-dfs-products.pdf

I have the APL, I've had one fill @ 2cc.

I read some info from late '07 that seemed to indicate the percent of first year EWL for the APS (52%,i believe) was better than the APL (in the 40%s). To me, that indicates that they should be a little more aggressive with the APL protocol, IMHO.

Granted, I have not seen any studies since that study back then. I would love to see a newer one if anyone has it.

What I am looking for is a study showing average 12 to 18 month results with APS vs APL as well as others such as the Realize etc.

Hey M Taylor, that pdf is part of what I am talking about. The data shown is like from 2000, before APS/APL and updated follow-up care and protocols.

They really need a more up-to-date set of numbers. It's been 2 or 3 years now since APS/APL came out.