Does 14cc band give same restriction as 10cc band?

MyKdsDad · January 26, 2008

Mona, it's sort of like when someone is choking you..... Makes no difference if it is Hulk Hogan or Twiggy. Choked is choked and I would imagine it would be the same with the band. You put enough saline in there and sooner or later, you're gonna get restriction. Don't you think?

tweenwaters · January 26, 2008

Thank you everyone!

That answers my questions perfectly.

I have my first post-op check up on Feb 6th but the Surgeon said that I won't get my first fill until 7 weeks post-op. I appreciate all of your posts and input.

SueSue · January 26, 2008

My doctor puts the same size band on everyone. Stomach size was never mentioned.

faithmd · January 26, 2008

My doctor puts the same size band on everyone. Stomach size was never mentioned.

That's interesting. Most bands come in small and large sizes (or some other name variant). I am uncertain if the Realize band comes in two sizes, though.

Dana-K · January 28, 2008

Thanks for this whole thread. I learned HEAPS!!! Just a query, my doctor has said he uses 9.75cm & 10cm Lapbands and the APS Lapband all 3 having a balloon capacity of 5cc. I have emailed him to ask what that means. Does anyone here know?

My band date is 26th February 2008 in Mexico.

faithmd · January 28, 2008

If you have a choice, I'd ask for the AP band. And there is no way they all have a 5cc capacity. I'm not sure what he means by this. But it doesn't really matter. Doesn't hurt to ask for the box, though. That way you know what band you received (I have mine, it's a neat keepsake!).

jules1299 · December 15, 2008

I have the 14cc band and am filled 8cc so far. Just got the last fill on Dec 3rd. I stayed on pureed Soups for 7 days and am now just starting to bring in some solids. I have lost 101.5 since May-07. My surgery was in Dec-07. I have stayed on the weight watcher plan and worked out 5-7 days per week, every week. I really believe exercise is the key. I don't know how much more fills I can do. This last one has been the hardest. I really have had to try one thing at a time again to see if it will or will not work.

Good luck on your journeys.:confused_smile: