cckcsharp Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Okay, I know the surgery is the same cost, but what I mean is does it cost more because you require more fills. From what I can tell, it seems like the people who are heavier when they have surgery, require the 10 cc band. This will most likely then be the case with me. I am hoping to be between 270 and 280 by the time I have surgery at the end of August. So, I am worried that fill docs will fill the way they do with a 4 cc band. It seems that most people have the 4 cc band and that docs are probably more familiar with it. I am worried that I will have to go back in several times to get the fill amount up where it should be. From what I have read of people on this forum with 10cc band they need to get up to around 6-7 cc before there is good restriction? Shouldn't they put more in from the start if you are a 10cc band? Okay, can you tell I am WAY nervous about the cost of fills. Maybe I am just not understanding the band size difference either??? Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommy Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 It depends on the size of your stomach organ. They explained to me that they wouldn't know which one I would get (at 272 pounds) until they actually had a look inside. I ended up with the 4cc band. But, people have success with both!!! And a lot of places offer reduced rate slight adjustments within 2 weeks of a fill, so you could get some more added if needed after you try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommy Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 ... and here's a link to a similar thread: http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?show...amp;#entry41957 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I have a VG band (holds 10cc's) and the amount used for the fill is greater than for the 4cc band. Mine actually had 1cc in it when I was banded. 3.6cc's were added for my first fill giving a total of 4.6cc's. Here's the thing, no one can guess how many fills/unfills a person is going to need. Paying for the band is only the start of your expenses. You absolutely have to line up aftercare and be prepared to pay for the fills. If you cannot comfortably pay for the fills, I would recommend putting off the surgery until you can. In order to work the band must be filled to your "sweet spot". If it's not you won't be losing weight. Jena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlgpdx Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I weighed 276 day of surgery and have the smaller band. It all depends on what they find when they "look inside"... don't assume that since you are bigger than others you will have the bigger band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banded4life Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I was 282 when I decided to get banded, and I got the 4cc band. It really just depends on the size of your stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cckcsharp Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Thanks everyone for the response. I asked this question because I did hear somewhere in my research that the 10cc band would cost more for fills potentially. I just wanted to know what to be prepared for. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will T Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I saw no cost differentiation for the bands. As far as I know, the cost is the same at OCC no matter which band you use. I wanted Fleetwood Mac or Evanescence, but ended up with 10cc. (I know... Paula is about to throw something at me for that one, but it was THERE... I couldn't resist.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I saw no cost differentiation for the bands. As far as I know, the cost is the same at OCC no matter which band you use.I wanted Fleetwood Mac or Evanescence, but ended up with 10cc. (I know... Paula is about to throw something at me for that one, but it was THERE... I couldn't resist.....) HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAAAA you nut!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey bud, can you go look at a post I left for you in off topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I was wondering about these differing sizes as well. I do think the fills though are as varied as we all are, no magic number whether it's a 4 or 10 cc band from what I've read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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