Hi,

Can anyone tell me what they know about the different types of bands and how they differ?

Does anyone know if one works better than another and why?

Maybe there is a place where I could have looked this up, but I missed it?

Try www.Inamed.com for the Inamed bands. They are the only FDA approved bands. If you are having surgery in the US, this is the band you WILL get. There are several sizes. You doc picks which one is best for you based on your anatomy once inside. I'm not sure about the other bands...the French Midband, and the Swedish Band...??? Just when I think I know all about the different bands, time goes by and I forget, then I can't find the links to the info. You can do a search on the Midband and Swedish band or any combination. Someone who knows better may post some info. Or some links? Anyhow, will your surgery be in the US?

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Yesterday, 11:31 AM

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Types of bands? help

I have read post after post and I do not know what the answer is. How many different kinds of bands are there? What sizes? Is there a difference in a VG band and a regular band? What does VG stand for?

I am scheduled for surgery on April 17th. I am so excited about that, but I need to know what to ask on my appointment before surgery on April 10th. My surgery is being done in Birmingham, AL Dr. Schmitt. Some people say that Dr's use a certain band on if you weigh over 270 or something. This is the only thing that I can't understand. Please help me, or give me a link where it explaines it. I am scared that I will get a bigger band and still be able to eat. I am paying for this on my own (15,000) I am so scared that it will erode and I will have to pay more to get it out and then I will still be fat and will have wasted 25,000. I am sure that there are alot that feel the same way.

Anyway, Please help me understand all my questiones above!!!

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There's a thread with a lot of technical info:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15216

You get restriction with either size... it just takes longer with a bigger band, so you have to be more patient. If you're worried about it, though, talk to your doctor & ask what size you'll be getting!