The difference between band sizes?

[GreatDame 2]

Hey everybody!

I have a question. I was banded by Dr. Sanchez on May 26th of this year. I got the 9.75 size band and it holds 4 cc. My best friend just got banded yesterday by Dr. Sanchez and she was given the band that holds11 cc. Why is that? Whats the difference? I would also like have any information that might help her along...Thanks in advance!!!! I know if there is one place I can go to get the info I need...its here! :clap2: :clap2:

[Tricia K. 0]

The lap band actually comes in 3 different sizes:

1) 9.75cm - maximum fill volume is 4cc

2) 10cm - maximum fill volume is 4cc

3) 11cm - maximum fill volume is 9cc

The size of the band used is determined by the surgeon during surgery based on the size and thickness of the patient's stomach.

[LapBandit 5]

I agree with Tricia. My doctor explained that the size of your internal organs is not a real reflection of your size...some people just have larger organs and so a bigger band is installed. Personally, I had the VG put in. I was told there wasn't a real way to decide which one will work best until they are able to get in there and see for themselves.