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LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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. Lapband SUrgery Cost

    By Chris61,
    • 0 replies
    • 698 views

  2. Goals!

    By lizziee,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,619 views

  3. Just in case I thought I could do this on my own . . . NOT!

    By lindseyann2u,
    • 4 replies
    • 598 views

  4. Need Help: Microwave suggestions?

    By liz.r,
    • 3 replies
    • 648 views

  5. Getting anxious

    By jacole1820,
    • 3 replies
    • 961 views

  6. it appears i've lost my motivation ...

    By losingjusme,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,456 views

  7. Cold food

    By anonemouse,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,447 views

  8. Sonia - 1; Headhunger - Zero, Zip Nada!

    By soniacan,
    • 2 replies
    • 775 views

  9. How much weight have you lost

    By wannabthin,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,150 views

  10. First fill

    By jude0426,
    • 0 replies
    • 667 views

  11. Anyone else have leg cramps?

    By Jenne,
    • 6 replies
    • 841 views

  12. Rice/Pasta on mushies?

    By mandi78,
    • 8 replies
    • 883 views

  13. spicy indian food

    By saira,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,099 views

  14. Eggplant

    By KarenG.,
    • 4 replies
    • 802 views

  15. Help!!!

    By duggerchick,
    • 7 replies
    • 814 views

  16. Shopping for clothes is getting fun...

    By mumof2boys,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,373 views

  17. waiting for approval / what do you tell the kids?

    By Scarlett O'hara,
    • 2 replies
    • 400 views

  18. Tofu

    By GenaO,
    • 1 reply
    • 696 views

  19. Just checking in after a year and one month from my Lap-band surgury

    By keithyedica,
    • 2 replies
    • 638 views

  20. Self Pay Banding

    By solaa5,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,722 views

  21. Do you live in BC but were banded elsewhere?

    By Ang1982,
    • 43 replies
    • 3,364 views

  22. Just wondering about fills

    By sherrylynn,
    • 5 replies
    • 711 views

  23. Reasonable Self-Pay Docs in Northern IL

    By jog312,
    • 2 replies
    • 946 views

  24. Delayed PB?

    By Manatee,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,119 views

  25. Newbie with a thousand questions..

    By nina874,
    • 2 replies
    • 545 views

  26. I Am Banded

    By goldthimble,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,356 views

  27. Clear Liquids - No Jello or Animal Fat

    By Coo,
    • 4 replies
    • 863 views

  28. 2 Weeks until first fill, and I can eat anything (and I am)...HELP!

    By Jaide0967,
    • 6 replies
    • 704 views

  29. My 1st Fill!

    By TulipStar,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,042 views

  30. Surgery tomorrow - hard to believe! Any advice on what to bring to hospital?

    By citimom,
    • 4 replies
    • 680 views

  31. Pre-op dieting

    By kathm,
    • 4 replies
    • 797 views

  32. So much help

    By jacole1820,
    • 0 replies
    • 572 views

  33. what food is best post-op?

    By jacole1820,
    • 0 replies
    • 607 views

  34. banded since Feb and only 6 kilos

    By Yhussein,
    • 1 reply
    • 598 views

  35. Powdered Peanut Butter 75% less FAT!!!

    By ADM07,
    • 3 replies
    • 699 views

  36. Help need Advice on my Fill

    By riseandfall9,
    • 7 replies
    • 695 views

  37. Breakfast Cookie...

    By 2bthinagn,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,950 views

  38. Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,326 views

  39. Please Help!! Am I too tight?

    By Fiyagirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 715 views

  40. 2 Weeks until first fill, and I can eat anything (and I am)...HELP!

    By Jaide0967,
    • 2 replies
    • 777 views

  41. Banded Today!! 10/16/07

    By Kami63,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,657 views

  42. How long were you...

    By cute_cheeks18,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,108 views

  43. shirley

    By matus448,
    • 0 replies
    • 760 views

  44. Irritated stoma/esophagus

    By socalgal3,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,663 views

  45. anyone work for CIRCUIT CITY? INSURANCE?

    By saravalintine,
    • 0 replies
    • 447 views

  46. Handling the negativity of mom

    By Cota129,
    • 14 replies
    • 934 views

  47. Results with the new AP band?

    By bparris,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,819 views

  48. Pepperoni with the band..

    By Ang1982,
    • 6 replies
    • 971 views

  49. Banded 3wks ago and No regrets!

    By Rosecheers,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,267 views

  50. Help!!! Been rescheluled

    By stonersmom,
    • 1 reply
    • 612 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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