What's the deal with the different sized bands?

[gettinthelapbandtogether 1]

My doctor made it a point to tell my family and I that he was able to put in the small band and the big port....he said in a way that we should have been super happy and overjoyed... What Is the advantage of having the smaller band vs. The big one?

He did tell me that bigger guys like me usually have to get the bigger band but was just curious to the advantages and who has which one?

Ben

Banded on may 10 in Pensacola Florida by dr. Jeffrey Lord

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[CheckYes 46]

I wonder why he would prefer the big port. I would think the low profile port would be much desirable.

What size band did he place? I don't think they use the 4th bands anymore except in Mexico. I don't know what size band I have but I would think the surgeon would place a smaller band so you would reach restriction faster but I'm not sure.

[jennifer1 180]

From what i understand the band size is bases on your anatomy and the curvature of your stomach. it has nothing to do with how much weight you have to loose(i thought it would). hope that helps

[54Shirley 105]

The bands are done by cc's.

I have a small one which is 4cc. They don't come any smaller then that.

Ask your Dr. How many cc Band do you have? He can tell you..

[Kiskis 56]

At my clinic the women all have 10 CC bands and the men 12 CC bands.

Cheers,

Kristi