What my Dr. trying to hide?

[DRP 2]

Hi! I was banded in Mexico on Thanksgiving day in 2010. I received the 4cc band. So far so good with no issues, but I am not finding many others out there with this band. Humming Bird....what has you experience been with this band? Has it been positive or negative? I am five weeks post op and eating more than I should, however, MUCH LESS than before being banded. I am 13 pounds down with 50 to 60 to go! I am looking for advice as to whether you think I could get by with going to a Fill Center which is 2 hours from me, but no fluoro at fills, OR just simply returning in Mexico where I would get the fill with a fluoro. Any input?

Also, curious as to how many fills it took you to reach your sweet spot and any problems you may have encounted in this journey, if willing.

Thanks, DRP

[HeatherinCA 10]

I don't think they intentionally make you go back for a ton of fills, you won't know it's right till you go home and eat for a few days an see how it's working for you, I'm guessing.

[Humming Bird 275]

DRP, I do not have that band. I was banded in Denver with a 10cc AP Lapband. It only took me 2 fills with the one I have to reach my sweet spot and I think I've had great success. No matter which band you have eveyone's results will differ.

[Cleo's Mom 257]

I was banded here with a 4cc band in Sept. 2008. When my idiot former surgeon told me I had a 10cc band and I found out I had a 4cc band when I got a second opinion, I called Allergan to find out about the 4cc band and was told at that time that it was not discontinued. It is not used very often, however. I believe my former surgeon was using up old inventory from a practice he and his partner took over as these bands have expiration (sterility) dates.