Band size?

[thamilton 0]

I see that most everyone knows the size of their band, and the amount the band holds, etc. How do you know this? I was banded on the 12th and I have no idea what size my band is or if any Fluid was added or not. I get hungry every 2-3 hours and still on liquids so I assume my band is empty. Is this something I will learn at my 2 week post-op visit? I haven't seen or spoken to my doctor since right the before surgery.

[sweetkissez42061 0]

same here.. I go to my 2 week appointment Tuesday and Im hoping they will tell me somethign!

[FailureIsntAnOption 0]

My surgeon gave me the box my band came in as well as a record of my care in the hospital which showed the size of my band and serial number and how much fill he put in. I thought this was the industry standard but I guess I'm mistaken. You need to ask for all this information.

Also, don't gauge your fill level on other peoples levels because there are different size bands that hold more or less fill. I kept thinking I needed more fill because I was comparing what some say is their "sweet spot" and I hardly had any by comparison. Come to find out I have an older style 10cc band that only holds 4cc fill. I am perfectly filled at 2.28cc. This is why it is so important to know. If you were to go elsewhere for a fill you would need this info.

Best of luck to you,

Donna

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I asked my surgeon, post op.