9.75cm band? How much fluid does it hold?

divaliciousdee · January 17, 2006

I have a 9.75cm band does this mean it only can hold 4cc's of saline? I was always under the impression that I would hold like 9cc's of Fluid. My surgeon told me earlier out that I hade the petite band. ANyone know much about this?

Alexandra · January 17, 2006

The 9.75 cm band does indeed have a maximum capacity of 4ccs. That's the most commonly used size of band in the U.S. Not to worry!!

the best me · January 17, 2006

I got one. Works great. Holds 4cc. I have about 2cc of fill now and restriction is perfect.

divaliciousdee · January 17, 2006

I am worried because I think I have about 2.5 ccs I don't know and I have restriction but sometimes I can eat more than the 4 oz my nutritionist suggests. I have to concentrate on eating the RIGHT things. I can diet but I don't want to be in diet mode with the band. I go to him on Thursday so I will ask him how much I have in there now. I have had three fills. He told me at my last fill that I wouldn't need anymore. I don't know I am worried.

Iluvharleys · January 17, 2006

Well, I have 2.8 in mine right now. I probably could use a little more, but I'm going to wait and see. You might need more later on, only time will tell.