how many bands

[rob3639]

how many diferent kinds of bands are there? what kind does dr ortiz use?

[Maytee]

I know there are 2 different bands he uses. My band is the 10 cm that has a fill capacity of 4 cc. I can't remember how the other band is different.

Maytee

[nothereanymore]

He also uses the VG System - which is what I have. (Its bigger and you can find a few old posts about in on the forum)

[Blazn]

The manufacturers of the bands Dr. Ortiz uses is Inamed and Johnson and Johnson. The Inamed is the one that is actually called the "Lap Band" and the Johnson and Johnson band is called the "Realize Band". Sizes of bands - there are 2 - 4cc (10cm band) and 10cc (VG band).