The doc put a 14cc band on my stomach. Why do they give some people smaller ones and some bigger?Are there advantages or disadvantages with the larger band?

I'm not really sure of the difference but I have read that most surgeons are not using the smaller bands anymore. Good luck

The Dr decides once he/she opens you up. They use the correct size to fit your anatomy.They no longer use the very small one which was approx 4cc (I think) unless they have old stock that they are using up! The current Ap bands are approx 10 and 14 cc and then there is the Realize band which is a similar size.

Elcee is right....it is based totally on your anatomy. I have a 10cc band; someone else very similar to me in height, weight, etc. might get the 14cc band. All based on what the surgeon sees when he gets the camera inside you!