A year later I was told that I have a different band

[Christina4 2]

Today I went in for a band fill. I've always been told that I have the 10cc band. And after not having good results with my original surgeon, I switched to his chief of surgery. So, the chief of surgery comes in and tells me that he has been doing research and he thinks that I have a 14cc band. Sure enough, after testing my band I have a 14cc band. This is very upsetting. It's been 8 months since I have had a fill because my original surgeon didn't want to help me. This time the chief gave me 2cc's and now I am up to 10cc's. I really hope I get some restriction this time. I've never had any restriction with food and this is very discouraging since my surgery was over a year ago. Has any one had any of these problems? I would love to hear your story.

[isit5yet 37]

That sucks!! Good for your for advocating for yourself and seeking another opinion. I would have thought your surgery paperwork would have noted the size since think there is a serial number associated with each device that would indicate the size.

[AlienBandit 10]

Today I went in for a band fill. I've always been told that I have the 10cc band. And after not having good results with my original surgeon, I switched to his chief of surgery. So, the chief of surgery comes in and tells me that he has been doing research and he thinks that I have a 14cc band. Sure enough, after testing my band I have a 14cc band. This is very upsetting. It's been 8 months since I have had a fill because my original surgeon didn't want to help me. This time the chief gave me 2cc's and now I am up to 10cc's. I really hope I get some restriction this time. I've never had any restriction with food and this is very discouraging since my surgery was over a year ago. Has any one had any of these problems? I would love to hear your story.

Thats good you finally got some answers. However "after some research" and "doing some testing" should NOT be necessary! Your doctor should have your band code number that is on the band recorded on a sticker that is included in the box of stuff that all bands have. Therefore a quick check of your records, they should be able to see this info that would state the band type ie Lapband AP and the size S ( meaning 10cc) or L (meaning 14cc) with a code number. It is something that could have easily been checked out in a split second by the first doctor ( who sounds like an idiot).

I would def ask to see your surgery notes from the day you had surgery as this information is important for you to have ie if you move and go to another doctor etc.