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The adjustable gastric band (LAP-BAND) is a less invasive type of weight loss surgery that works through restricting your stomach size. Discuss LAP-BAND related topics such as fills, LAP-BAND diets, nutritional supplements, complications and band over bypass. Share your experiences and be supportive!

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  1. I'm here to help...

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  2. Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

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  3. Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

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  4. Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here

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  5. Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

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  6. Share ideas, What did you eat today ?

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  7. Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!

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  8. Shrinkin' Violets Part 3 Read HERE!

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  9. March Bandsters: MASTER THREAD

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  10. June 2007 Bandsters

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  11. May 2007 Banders

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  12. June 2006 Band Crew

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  13. Shrinking Violets - Part 5!

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  14. January Bandsters???

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  15. Steady losers ;-)

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  16. July Butterflies Master Thread

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  17. September Bandsters

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  18. Texarkana Bandsters

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  19. November Bandsters!

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  20. July 2006 Band Crew

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  21. Lower BMI Bandsters!

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  22. A thread for super-sized bandsters - starting BMI over 50?

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  23. October 2006 Bandsters!

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  24. How is weight loss for people over 50?

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  25. Calling all April Bandsters!!!!

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  26. Dr. Miles or Dr. Schmitt patients

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  27. A thread for Single Bandsters

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  28. February 2007 bandsters!

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  29. Road to "TWOterville"

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  30. Shrinking Violets Part 4

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  31. January Surgery Bandsters Group

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  32. March 2007 Bandsters

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  33. Hi from Ireland!

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  34. Any one in NW WA

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  35. N E 1 been Banded at Mt. Carmel col, oh

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  36. Christian bandsters

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  37. New 60+ Thread

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  38. Brigham and Women/Faulker Hospital

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  39. Daily News!

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  40. Shrinking violets- part 6!!!

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  41. Getting Ready for Spring Bootcamp

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  42. Slow Losers - Unite!

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  43. Argon's Activities

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  44. December Bandsters

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  45. i am staying on plan today because ...

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  46. December Bandsters 2009

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  47. Who Has Lost Over 100 Pounds?!?!

    By Rockin' Robyn,
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  48. What R We Eating

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  49. Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1

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    • 1,222 replies
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  50. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Bandsters

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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