I was banded on Dec 13, 2007 and will be getting my first fill this Wednesday. Does anyone have the 14CC band, and if so, how many CC's of saline did you need to get to good restriction?

Also, when the APS (10cc) and APL (14cc) are filled to capacity, do they both offer the same amount of restriction or is it possible to have a band that is too big for you and never really get to full restriction?

I swear, I better get good restriction from this APL or I will grab a knife and a HEFTY TWIST-TIE and do it myself! :rolleyes2:<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

Thank you everyone!

That answers my questions perfectly.

I have my first post-op check up on Feb 6th but the Surgeon said that I won't get my first fill until 7 weeks post-op. I appreciate all of your posts and input.

My doctor puts the same size band on everyone. Stomach size was never mentioned.

My doctor puts the same size band on everyone. Stomach size was never mentioned.

That's interesting. Most bands come in small and large sizes (or some other name variant). I am uncertain if the Realize band comes in two sizes, though.

Thanks for this whole thread. I learned HEAPS!!! Just a query, my doctor has said he uses 9.75cm & 10cm Lapbands and the APS Lapband all 3 having a balloon capacity of 5cc. I have emailed him to ask what that means. Does anyone here know?

My band date is 26th February 2008 in Mexico.

If you have a choice, I'd ask for the AP band. And there is no way they all have a 5cc capacity. I'm not sure what he means by this. But it doesn't really matter. Doesn't hurt to ask for the box, though. That way you know what band you received (I have mine, it's a neat keepsake!).

I have the 14cc band and am filled 8cc so far. Just got the last fill on Dec 3rd. I stayed on pureed soups for 7 days and am now just starting to bring in some solids. I have lost 101.5 since May-07. My surgery was in Dec-07. I have stayed on the weight watcher plan and worked out 5-7 days per week, every week. I really believe exercise is the key. I don't know how much more fills I can do. This last one has been the hardest. I really have had to try one thing at a time again to see if it will or will not work.

Good luck on your journeys.:confused_smile: