Hello to all. Today I had my 1st fill. The doctor gave me 5cc's in my realize band. Does anyone who has the realize band know how many cc's it holds? Thanks for the input.

I too have the realize Band and it holds 9cc's. I had my first fill last thursday it was 4cc's and the next one will be 1.5 more. I feel a good restriction i just hope it lasts. Good luck keep in touch!

Hello to all. Today I had my 1st fill. The doctor gave me 5cc's in my realize band. Does anyone who has the realize band know how many cc's it holds? Thanks for the input.

Yah it holds 9. I had 3 put in during my first fill.

Good luck. I was banded April 29th 2008

My Doc Told Me It Holds 10 Ccs. He Said They Only Come In One Size.

I was told mine is a 10cc band. Second fill and I am at 4.5. Feels like I need more.

Hello All,

I was banded on 4/28. Things have been great. Had my first fill yesterday. I have the realize band. They but in 3ccs and it was to much. When they had me drink water, I was burping alot. They had to go in again (OUCH) and take out 1.5cc. Now I have this lump feeling in the back of my throat. Is that normal??? Will I get used to it over time? Please advise! I must be one of those people who will only need one fill or maybe my band has shifted?????? HELP!:sad:

I was banded on May 9th with the Realize band and my doc put in 2cc's in yesterday because he is going to be out all of June. I do feel a little restriction but not a lot. I will be looking forward to my next one July 8th. Not sure how much he is going to put in.

I was told that the there are two Realize bands - a 10 cc and an 11 cc I was told the 11 cc was for really large people (like say 400 pound men, etc.).

i have a realize band too, he said it was 10 cc. My doctor said he put 5 the first fill and 2 yesterday. But he said i have a total of 6 (somehow someway the one disappears don't know how?) I was scared all day today to eat but hopefully i will get back to normal tomorrow. how much more will he fill it? He said next month will depend on how much i lose this month.

I was told that the there are two Realize bands - a 10 cc and an 11 cc I was told the 11 cc was for really large people (like say 400 pound men, etc.).

I have the 11cc realize... i came home from hospital with 4cc, and got 1cc at my first fill... so i'm up to 5cc. it's not just for 400lb men, i'm female and not 400lbs. it's just one of the newest bands. :scared2:

The book from the Realize company says it is a 9cc band.

Katie,

Ok - I was just repeating what the P.A. at my surgeon's office told me (said it had to do with the size a person was on the inside (I guess he meant stomach area).

Good luck to you!

Wow, what a difference in fills. I was just banded May 23, and won't see a fill for 6 weeks. I see the doctor next week and will ask what they usually do on a first fill. This reminds me that all doctors are so very different.

My doctor does not put that much in. Maybe that is why I am stuck. I have had 2 fills and only have 3 cc in. I fill a little restriction and that is it.

I have a 10cc band, I have had two fills for a total of 6cc. I still do not feel a great restriction. I am still losing weight but at a much slower pace. I am so frustrated!

Ok - I was just repeating what the P.A. at my surgeon's office told me

The Lapband AP system comes in two sizes, but the Realize only comes in one size (according to their web site). Could your PA have got confused between the two?