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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?

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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!!

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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.

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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.:)

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