I had my last appointment with my surgeon yesterday (getting banded on Monday) and I had a lot of questions for him. I wanted to know the differences between the VG and AP and which was better. He seemed to lean towards the VG but he said there were good and bad with both bands. In my readings, I think the AP seems more advanced but he said it was a bit more difficult to manipulate during the surgery. I have heard it prevents erosion and he said it hasn't been proven yet. He made it clear he would put in which ever one I wanted. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :smile:

I was banded on 4/2 and have the AP band. It is the only band that my surgeon uses.

Hello TXCHELSEY,

I was banded Monday 3/31/08 and am feeling great, I have the Realize band which I believe is a VG band, no problems or complications thus far, good luck and I hear both bands work wonderfully, my Dr. said a little more stitching is required with the Ag band, but really just a matter of preference, good luck I will keep you in my prayers.

i have the 14 cc APL band with 8 ccs total so far and working great :tongue:

AP band for me.

I have the AP (10cc) Band. Good luck with your surgery.

On my pre-op appt, my surgeon said he uses the AP. I don't know what size I got yet, I just got banded 3 days ago. On my post-op appt I will ask. Good luck to you! :tongue:

I have the AP small which is 10cc. Good luck.

AP Large here - it's the only type of band my surgeon uses now.

I have the AP small band. No complaints. I think they are probably all fine!

Banded 3/20 with an AP small, no problems so far!

I have the French MID BAND. Dr. said any band I wanted I chose the MID. I know some people that have it and it is working really good for them.

Hi:

I was banded on July 10, 2007 and I know it is working, but I know it is a long slow process. I just needed to know if 2.2 is alot for the fill your band holds? I am ok with it, just when I get anxious, or stressed out I can't hold anything down. I really think it is a nerve thing. Too much going on, all the time, no slack in my chain. Someone is always pulling it, or I have to many errands, etc. Please give me some feedback, and let me know if anyone out there is at this level of fill and has similar problems. Thanks. Oh, and if you are familiar on how to find the answers to posts please let me know at kclang@myway.com unexperienced with this board. K

AP (10cc) Band inside of me! I currently have 5cc's filled.

I guess I'm the freak of the group:thumbup:.

I have the J&J Realize band. No complaints so far...