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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. Does anyone have a scale addiction?

    By Kirsten117,
    • 52 replies
    • 70,322,997 views

  2. How long does a fill take

    By wrangler054,
    • 6 replies
    • 70,290,465 views

  3. Travel Tips

    By CMD1480,
    • 4 replies
    • 70,103,081 views

  4. I'm here to help...

    By IndioGirl55,
    • 18,138 replies
    • 1,212,976 views

  5. Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

    By Evilah,
    • 14,987 replies
    • 815,432 views

  6. Share ideas, What did you eat today ?

    By kimmom,
    • 6,270 replies
    • 619,913 views

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

    By IndioGirl55,
    • 7,259 replies
    • 558,832 views

  8. Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

    By TracyinKS,
    • 10,256 replies
    • 485,687 views

  9. March Bandsters: MASTER THREAD

    By Fenton,
    • 5,255 replies
    • 428,578 views

  10. Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here

    By kity,
    • 10,251 replies
    • 423,563 views

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

    By IndioGirl55,
    • 6,009 replies
    • 377,145 views

  12. June 2007 Bandsters

    By kt_999,
    • 4,979 replies
    • 359,881 views

  13. May 2007 Banders

    By NVgirl,
    • 4,747 replies
    • 350,497 views

  14. June 2006 Band Crew

    By Melissa Lea,
    • 4,026 replies
    • 281,265 views

  15. Shrinkin' Violets Part 3 Read HERE!

    By mdrai,
    • 5,797 replies
    • 253,745 views

  16. Scar Stages Share yours!

    By Nana~,
    • 560 replies
    • 253,339 views

  17. Shrinking Violets - Part 5!

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 3,769 replies
    • 228,942 views

  18. July Butterflies Master Thread

    By PennyLane,
    • 2,914 replies
    • 225,398 views

  19. January Bandsters???

    By angyl2314,
    • 3,486 replies
    • 212,790 views

  20. Texarkana Bandsters

    By Sugarbear,
    • 2,661 replies
    • 203,569 views

  21. Steady losers ;-)

    By beversman,
    • 2,931 replies
    • 195,483 views

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

    By Rockin' Robyn,
    • 1,295 replies
    • 189,033 views

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

    By Wheetsin,
    • 2,237 replies
    • 186,477 views

  24. September Bandsters

    By want2lose,
    • 2,791 replies
    • 175,379 views

  25. Liquid Stage Recipes

    By K@t,
    • 338 replies
    • 169,037 views

  26. Hi from Ireland!

    By Brenners,
    • 1,640 replies
    • 165,350 views

  27. Dr. Miles or Dr. Schmitt patients

    By Savedbygrace,
    • 2,003 replies
    • 164,988 views

  28. July 2006 Band Crew

    By fishy,
    • 2,312 replies
    • 155,302 views

  29. Lower BMI Bandsters!

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 2,276 replies
    • 150,339 views

  30. October 2006 Bandsters!

    By mzsmartypantz,
    • 2,188 replies
    • 147,211 views

  31. Lap Band Fills / Adjustment Info

    By Penni60,
    • 580 replies
    • 145,456 views

  32. November Bandsters!

    By AngelaT,
    • 2,347 replies
    • 144,165 views

  33. How the Lap-Band actually works, fills and refills

    By Wendell Edwards,
    • 609 replies
    • 143,977 views

  34. A thread for Single Bandsters

    By NewBeginnings2018,
    • 1,949 replies
    • 138,222 views

  35. Christian bandsters

    By cQQlgirl,
    • 1,601 replies
    • 136,079 views

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

    By Lady Q T,
    • 1,611 replies
    • 134,918 views

  37. January Surgery Bandsters Group

    By mags2u,
    • 1,718 replies
    • 134,837 views

  38. Slow Losers - Unite!

    By live2canoe,
    • 1,430 replies
    • 133,283 views

  39. New 60+ Thread

    By phyllser,
    • 1,557 replies
    • 132,718 views

  40. Why are YOU Fat?

    By DeLarla,
    • 948 replies
    • 131,851 views

  41. Calling all April Bandsters!!!!

    By Turler,
    • 2,056 replies
    • 131,464 views

  42. How is weight loss for people over 50?

    By debi717,
    • 2,122 replies
    • 131,110 views

  43. February 2007 bandsters!

    By 5jacks,
    • 1,890 replies
    • 127,953 views

  44. Brigham and Women/Faulker Hospital

    By nomadem,
    • 1,549 replies
    • 127,063 views

  45. Need to shrink my liver.....fast!!!

    By marieze,
    • 41 replies
    • 125,280 views

  46. LapBand Food Stages Lists Suggestions

    By dylansmom,
    • 297 replies
    • 123,738 views

  47. How many slices of deli meat in 1 oz?

    By Jenn1214,
    • 3 replies
    • 122,725 views

  48. Mushies Stage Recipes

    By K@t,
    • 250 replies
    • 122,421 views

  49. Any one in NW WA

    By elbell,
    • 1,633 replies
    • 122,290 views

  50. Daily News!

    By cathychatts,
    • 1,507 replies
    • 114,018 views

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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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