What is an ap band??? Newbie here!!!

[AmberRenee84 0]

Hi all! My name is Amber and I was banded on 8/26/08. I didnt know there was different types of bands but when I found out I called my Doctor and the nurse said I had a AP large that holds 14cc's. Does anyone know anything about this band? Is it new? I would love to be able to see a picture of this band so if anyone has a pic please post a link. THANKS A BUNCH!!!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I don't know but if it's the 14 cc one I hope it's the one I have! I do have "large AP band" because I asked in recovery. Seems like that way we get more adjustment potential!

I'll ask my doc when I go in on Oct 9 but that won't help you now!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Ok I googled it. AP stands for "Advanced Performance" and it comes in APS (small) and APL (large) It is the new improved lap band...less chance of slippage and erosion, more fill power, better positive results. We got us a good one!

[AliNSanDiego 1]

I have a 10cc AP band. Here is a website that has some info on it.

http://drsimpson.net/07_surgery_stories%20(SS)/AP_lapband/AP_Lap-band.htm

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I think there's AP Small and AP Large. Hope I got "large" (and I think I did) I like the idea of 14 cc's

[AliNSanDiego 1]

I found this as well

http://bariatrictimes.com/wp-content/obrien_tab1_2.jpg

[MemawFlorida 0]

I just got a small AP band on August 29. I believe it is because I have a smaller frame. He seemed to be "eyeballing" the rib cage area when he told me he would probably be using the small one for my size. HOWEVER....I have not asked him since then so I really don't know. I seem to remember reading somewher that a lot of people get a card saying exactly what they have "installed" in their body. Anyone get such a thing?

[maguirre67 0]

i asked my dr and he said i have ap band but its the 8cc small

[jeannierk 0]

Here in Hawaii, Kaiser Hospital they have ap regular or ap large. The Dr. makes the decision at surgery time. He said 9 out of 10 people use the regular. I was put the regular.:cry_smile::thumbup:

[AmberRenee84 0]

AliNSanDiego- THANKS FOR THE PICS :redface:

RestlessMonkey- THANKS FOR THE INFO, YEAH I THINK WE GOT A GOOD ONE! :frown:

[health4life 0]

Yes I got one after surgery. On the front it has a diagram of a stomach with the lapband around it and the text at the top says "LAP-BAND MEDICAL INFORMATION, Dr. Trace Curry at the bottom and some writing in the middle. On the back there's writing in another language and a little white sticker that says "LAP-BAND AP Std. with Access Port II. My maximum fill volume is 10cc.

I just got a small AP band on August 29. I believe it is because I have a smaller frame. He seemed to be "eyeballing" the rib cage area when he told me he would probably be using the small one for my size. HOWEVER....I have not asked him since then so I really don't know. I seem to remember reading somewher that a lot of people get a card saying exactly what they have "installed" in their body. Anyone get such a thing?