Hi everyone,

I'm getting banded in December and from what I've read, I understand that different patients are fitted with different sized bands. Is this to do with make / model of band or amount of weight (and therefore restriction) people need to lose?

Can anyone shed any more light on this for me?

Thanks,

Miss Flump x x x

It has to do with both make/model and the person's stomach size (I think). The doctor determines the size, and you get to choose which band brand you want (most doctors let you pick that anyway). My understanding is that there is no real difference in how each brand works (there are some that will argue about that one). Each one is still just a tool to help with weight loss. You can read up on both types on line at www.lapband.com and www.realizeband.com . I hope this helps.

Thanks for your help. I'll check out the other websites you mention. :thumbup:

No problem at all.