What Is A Standard Allergen Band?

[lafaye999 32]

Today my doctor told me I had an average standard band.

[Holly Dolly 575]

Allergan has 2 sizes, a 10 and a 14. Not sure what he considers standard. Hopefully you didn't get an old one if he wouldn't tell you the size.

[Bamabander 111]

@ dolly, What do you mean old?? I got my packet today it said lap band AP, 3 rd generation.. Is that old? It comes in 10 and 14 according to my counselor? What questions should I ask to be sure? Thanks for your help

[Holly Dolly 575]

I have seen people post they have a size 4 band.

[Bamabander 111]

I was told the surgeon chooses the best size for you... Higher BMI and men usually get larger band according to my counselor, but ultimately up to surgeon.

[NWgirl 574]

Most likely it means you have the 10cc band.

[Cindy C 150]

The original band was 4cc. They now come in 10cc (standard) and 14cc (large). If you have the Allergan ID card it tells which one you have on the back.

[kll724 3,055]

I agree with Cindy C, you probably have a 10cc band. Karen

[Cocoabean 430]

Allergan's AP Standard (APS) band is their 10CC band. The AP Large (APL) is 14CC. I believe they are the only two bands that Allergan manufactures these days. Some of their 4CC bands are still being placed in countries other than the US.