Lap band capacity: 10cc's vs. 4cc's

[kbinaz 0]

The only number that matters once surgery is over is volume (the 10 cc or 4 cc number) The size of the band only matters when they are 'installing' the band - they choose the size (diameter) based on stomach size -they want it to be tight. I have the AP small band. It still holds 10 cc's but is smaller around than the AP large band. They both hold 10 cc's of Fluid. It doesn't matter whether your band holds 10 ccs or 4 ccs or 12- or whatever- what matters is getting it filled so YOU feel restriction. All of them are totally closed when totally filled. Basically you would probably feel the same amt. of restriction if you had 5 ccs of fluid in a 10 cc band or if you had 2 ccs of fluid in a 4 cc band. Hope that clarifies.

[Sparkette 0]

Same with me...my doctor told me the exact same thing, and I also have the 4cc band. :-)

[slojo67 125]

I'm getting the size 10cm, 4cc band august 28th 2012.

[Rojasanoll 920]

there are 4,9,10,14cc vol bands now, have the surgeons office explain to you what size fll vol you have. the larger bands have a higher vol. to obtain to reach the sweet spot. Be patient and qork with the fill person and see them every week until it is right. The fill center should have a policy of returnat no charge in a week if fil is not adequate, i know that we do that for all of our patients.

This is true. My sister works for Allergan and there are 14cc bands.

[fire_bellydancer 2]

I have an Allergan band that holds 14cc. Not sure now much I have in there but whatever it is, it's not working.