different types of bands

[sunny69]

i've read that there are a few different types of bands, what bands are you all fitted with?

 

[MrsPill]

I think mine is a Realize C. 11ml total fill, low profile port.

 

[Caren]

I think mine is a Realize C. 11ml total fill, low profile port.

wow! I had no idea they were all different lol aparty from the ml bit xxx

 

[Miss hungry]

Me too, impressive mrs pill! All I know about mine is that it's a 10ml band.

 

[MrsPill]

I was interested to find out cos I work in healthcare. Have a look at this...its interesting!
Compare Adjustable Gastric Bands - LAP-BAND vs. REALIZE Band

 

[The Chopster]

Mine says on the card 'Lap-Band System Small'

 

[flutterby1966]

I was a big girl so I have a lapband large :cry:

 

[JO28172]

11ml Swedish! yah!

 

[Mazza]

9 cc realize / swedish!

There have been similar threads but maybe a while back now.

Lapband or swedish (realize)
Position of band - higher (smaller pouch) or normal

NHS tend to favour the lapband, my provider the swedish band.

 

[The Chopster]

Mine is also the AP version and apparently my surgeon likes to band high up.

 

[BlueDiamond]

Lapband 7 Mil band capacity. Position High (Small Pouch) xx

 

[patricia2612]

11 ml Swedish