Band size

[es1120 141]

I was banded on 3/28 and my surgeon won't tell me what size my band is. He says it's so I don't focus on the size, fills, etc. I can understand that but shouldn't I know in case of emergency?? Anyone else's dr do this?

[herestoanewme 6]

I was given the box for mine and it says lapband ap standard. After looking it up mine looks to be like 10cc's. can you look yours up too?

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I personally would insist on knowing for my own reference.

It is your legal right to know that information, btw. He may not like telling you but if you insist he has no choice.

[phxgirl 16]

I have no info. on my mine either. When I go back for my fill I'm definitely finding this out.

[lmattera 17]

I've never asked what size my band is but when I went in for my first fill, which was done under fluoroscopy, I asked how many cc's he was giving me and he said he doesn't have an exact number, he just watches and sees how much restriction he thinks I need.

[es1120 141]

I trust my surgeon completely. However, I still feel like I need to know for emergencies. I go for my first fill on the 30th so I'll prob bring it up again. Never got a box or anything regarding the band.

[Spaness2012 609]

I received a Welcome Packet when I received the band. In it, it stated it was a standard lapband (which holds 10cc's). Maybe try asking for that packet. It comes with a card that has a regiatration number and info. Also, the card is good to carry...some resteraunt's honor it so you can order a child's plate.

[ireallywannabthin 286]

I could understand what he means by that. I mean, knowing what size band you have could make you start comparing yourself to others with the same size band (they have 5cc you have 6, so where's your restriction sort of thing). However, I would also insist on finding out because this is something implanted in your body and you have every right to know every detail of this foreign object!

[es1120 141]

I could understand what he means by that. I mean' date=' knowing what size band you have could make you start comparing yourself to others with the same size band (they have 5cc you have 6, so where's your restriction sort of thing). However, I would also insist on finding out because this is something implanted in your body and you have every right to know every detail of this foreign object![/quote']

100% agree with this!

[blondegal_ 1,028]

I registered mine on the My LapBand website and now have a card with its ID#. That way if there's ever a recall on the band I don't have to rely on the doctor telling me.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

when i started this process last year, i heard people saying realize band and allergen and 4cc and 10 cc size etc......so i asked my dr....he told me..i dont see it as a big deal. i agree with miss, ask the dr and get the answer you seek. do not take no for the answer. you are the patient and (he) works for you.

[Rojasanoll 920]

My surgeon used a Allegan 144cc omniform lapband and he gladly told me. I paid for it, so I wanted the information.

Best wishes