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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!

73,479 topics in this forum

  1. is it just me

    By want_so_bad,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,580 views

  2. Drinking and restriction

    By cookielover,
    • 2 replies
    • 747 views

  3. Consult Thursday

    By steph_co,
    • 0 replies
    • 476 views

  4. Amazing what you don't realize-NSV

    By Crishell,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,621 views

  5. Owww!!!!!!!!

    By cQQlgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 910 views

  6. Port pains and sex.

    By Daisalana,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,264 views

  7. Filled for 1st time this morning

    By kagoscuba,
    • 7 replies
    • 838 views

  8. Overeating?? Please help!

    By Johna,
    • 7 replies
    • 955 views

  9. Banded - Out of hospital, nausea

    By dustout,
    • 2 replies
    • 834 views

  10. Another easy canned meat recipe

    By Daisalana,
    • 2 replies
    • 863 views

  11. fat

    By andreerichards1,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,219 views

  12. One down two to go for the Band

    By Chris61,
    • 5 replies
    • 577 views

  13. Can't get my fill after a fill :)

    By bsrcoinside,
    • 1 reply
    • 488 views

  14. Woo Hoo!!

    By kagoscuba,
    • 2 replies
    • 668 views

  15. Does It Hurt??

    By RUBALCAVA2004,
    • 5 replies
    • 723 views

  16. Happy Anniversary OCTOBER 2006!!!!

    By roxy123,
    • 4 replies
    • 785 views

  17. What exactly does it mean: The band is too high

    By Poodles,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,361 views

  18. When is that? 'at or near'

    By VegasGrace,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,295 views

  19. Tracking system, best one ever~

    By Boo Boo Kitty,
    • 0 replies
    • 618 views

  20. Left shoulder pain 5 mos post op

    By ChantayMarie71,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,611 views

  21. I'm Getting Refilled Tomorrow

    By fabfatgrl,
    • 2 replies
    • 659 views

  22. 2 1/2 years with the band

    By Road Queen,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,518 views

  23. Maritime Bandsters

    By Maridav9,
    • 1 reply
    • 821 views

  24. How many get fills with xray/fluoroscopy vs. not?

    By littlelove,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,904 views

  25. Anything Goin on for Missourians?

    By CandySmooch,
    • 87 replies
    • 7,904 views

  26. New Start - St. Louis, Pre-Op Testing

    By AMB,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,739 views

  27. Just a few questions!

    By isicommisso,
    • 8 replies
    • 730 views

  28. DOES ANYONE.... Protien shakes- day, Veggies- night?

    By Isabella,
    • 3 replies
    • 769 views

  29. Diabetes and the band...

    By Arin,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,425 views

  30. Anyone Banded at Weight Loss Surgical Centers?

    By dab,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,492 views

  31. When steri strips fall off are you going to use mederma right away?

    By new_me_2008,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,066 views

  32. Food Stage

    By babs0101,
    • 3 replies
    • 757 views

  33. CAUTION!!! is your fill doc really qualified??

    By Hana,
    • 3 replies
    • 779 views

  34. Itchy stretch marks question...

    By nkcaump,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,313 views

  35. fills

    By lucy1113,
    • 5 replies
    • 773 views

  36. Ok, now what's going on????

    By docsdeb,
    • 5 replies
    • 875 views

  37. I had surgery this morning!

    By ParaGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 824 views

  38. Adding protein shakes

    By mrspruett,
    • 50 replies
    • 3,562 views

  39. Hitting the Wall at 6 Months....

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,404 views

  40. Good news UPDATES!

    By cookielover,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,579 views

  41. which surgery?

    By kylyn,
    • 2 replies
    • 569 views

  42. 14 hrs and 30 minutes

    By Dave01,
    • 3 replies
    • 801 views

  43. Stomach Growling but not hungry....

    By abckids,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,393 views

  44. Pregnancy & the band?

    By ShineNSta,
    • 4 replies
    • 718 views

  45. Butt Pains?

    By Daisalana,
    • 1 reply
    • 581 views

  46. Need a fast reply!!

    By REDGIRL,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,087 views

  47. 4 more days

    By arkie,
    • 3 replies
    • 842 views

  48. It's Official - I'M BANDED!!!

    By lovekatz1975,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,407 views

  49. I think I need an Unfill ?

    By coltonwade,
    • 4 replies
    • 872 views

  50. The EGD showed I have a hernia..

    By secretstolen,
    • 0 replies
    • 684 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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