band sizes - - please explain

[SherriWittler 1]

I have noticed that some of you have posted about the size of your bands ..... I was not aware that there were different sizes ....... how do you know what size to have placed.

I am in the researhing phase of all this.

Thanks,

Sherri

[Parvathi 2]

Hi Sherri,

I asked my doctor what size mine was. Some surgeons give you a card of sorts after surgery, with the information for your specific band. Mine didn't do that.

[coyotegirl 3]

I didn't have a choice of band size. I ask my surgeon and he told me what size he put in and how many cc's it held. I guess some dr. tell you and some don't.

I think I read here that it depends on how much weight you need to lose. but I am not sure.

Good luck on the research,

[the best me 6]

My doc said he picks the size once he gets inside and sees your anatomy. Some of the decision lies in how much weight you need to lose, I'm sure, but really it's which band fits your body best. Inamed has 3 sizes of bands, and someone correct me if I'm wrong. They have a 9.75cm and a 10cm band, each with a 4cc saline capacity. Then they have a 10cc "Vanguard" band that is made differently, it has balloons of saline all around, rather than the solid ring of the smaller bands. I'm not sure of the cicumference. I think the website for Inamed (the maker of the only FDA approved band) is www.Inamed.com and surely they have pics there? Good luck! Happy Researching!

[NJChick 3]

Kathy, thanks so much for posting that site. It explained alot to me and it tells about side effects and risks as well. THANKS !!!!