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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. A womans week at the gym!!

    By distant0098,
    • 1 reply
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  2. A womans week at the gym!!

    By distant0098,
    • 0 replies
    • 621 views

  3. before and after

    By distant0098,
    • 3 replies
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  4. Diabetic Post Op Question??

    By ssmith9994,
    • 8 replies
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  5. insurance approval... IMAGINE THIS!

    By geccofoxx,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,343 views

  6. pneumonia

    By bandgroupie,
    • 1 reply
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  7. Mucus, SInus Infection????

    By NeenBand,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,365 views

  8. Abusive Relationship

    By beau,
    • 37 replies
    • 2,973 views

  9. Newly banded thx,BOOBOO,JULIENYC,WAS Bubble,Ghost, Wheetin,Tracy

    By new_me_2008,
    • 1 reply
    • 978 views

  10. I enjoy a glass of wine.......

    By vanessav,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,604 views

  11. As John Mayer said, my "Body is...."

    By cyndilou29,
    • 7 replies
    • 557 views

  12. % protein,carbs and fat

    By Berry,
    • 7 replies
    • 994 views

  13. I more day, then MUSHIE HEAVEN !!!!

    By Dave01,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,699 views

  14. Hi May Bandsters

    By Roxie1951,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,367 views

  15. Big Question about food getting stuck

    By Mamasahn,
    • 4 replies
    • 708 views

  16. Did your new way of life affect your family's eating habits?

    By Cota129,
    • 7 replies
    • 573 views

  17. 1/3 pound a week - Should I be happy?

    By VegasGrace,
    • 6 replies
    • 762 views

  18. Before Photo's

    By Coo,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,718 views

  19. Seven days

    By sirusman,
    • 32 replies
    • 3,137 views

  20. My update!!

    By fairydust,
    • 5 replies
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  21. Any One Getting Banded At Derby Hospial And On Waiting List

    By saira,
    • 0 replies
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  22. Anyone near upstate NY?

    By bjkgriffith,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,100 views

  23. loosing weight and feeling great, then it happened

    By too much of me,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,123 views

  24. Thread with Indian Recipes???

    By mfw1941,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,002 views

  25. Anaemic! What Now?

    By DEBZ,
    • 1 reply
    • 779 views

  26. Montgomery area?

    By Mhuire,
    • 1 reply
    • 842 views

  27. Kind of funny NSV

    By kagoscuba,
    • 12 replies
    • 921 views

  28. Stress and the band - yikes!

    By maryrose,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,566 views

  29. Sipping through a straw

    By Caramel,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,354 views

  30. First post- op visit

    By new L&D RN,
    • 4 replies
    • 886 views

  31. Totally in the dumps :(

    By stonersmom,
    • 7 replies
    • 985 views

  32. help me!

    By chelsi,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,136 views

  33. has anyone who has epilepsy has surgery

    By hope2bhealthy,
    • 2 replies
    • 641 views

  34. Runs

    By dairydawg,
    • 3 replies
    • 636 views

  35. Pb Help!!!

    By lauren0728,
    • 7 replies
    • 675 views

  36. Band tubing protruding

    By Maxine,
    • 4 replies
    • 849 views

  37. I am crushed--will I ever be able to exercise?

    By Serena,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,295 views

  38. Band=Bulimia Help?

    By bbw1924,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,984 views

  39. Dr. Naaman anyone?

    By tanderson,
    • 5 replies
    • 748 views

  40. Port incision trouble??? HELP

    By cj033185,
    • 0 replies
    • 553 views

  41. Arizona lap-band surgeons

    By SElaine,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,092 views

  42. Is hair loss a given?

    By Angie68,
    • 93 replies
    • 5,988 views

  43. Feeling Blue- Abnormal Scarring

    By pashmina,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,770 views

  44. Banded Today 12Oct07

    By sonic777,
    • 12 replies
    • 999 views

  45. Needed: Smoothie recipies

    By jreneeupnorth,
    • 2 replies
    • 814 views

  46. 1 week post-op...I made it!!!

    By NEW ORLEANS GRL,
    • 6 replies
    • 976 views

  47. I got my 1st fill yesterday

    By rumar,
    • 4 replies
    • 753 views

  48. post op appointment

    By marcy,
    • 4 replies
    • 804 views

  49. Having Surgery in a Week

    By Pebbles0106,
    • 9 replies
    • 854 views

  50. Disallusioned

    By *JASMINE*,
    • 30 replies
    • 4,462 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. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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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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