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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. Do you have to force yourself to walk those first few weeks?

    By Longhorn,
    • 11 replies
    • 794 views

  2. so... I just came acroos this

    By saravalintine,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,012 views

  3. Surgery date October 26th

    By EricCharbonneau,
    • 5 replies
    • 851 views

  4. Sudden loss of restriction

    By Frangipani,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,797 views

  5. The diet "godsend" for me

    By kagoscuba,
    • 3 replies
    • 866 views

  6. Does anyone have a rash..........

    By Babydolls,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,353 views

  7. September bandsters Progress

    By EL1,
    • 69 replies
    • 4,804 views

  8. Newbie...Banded 8/16/07

    By Sunny7689,
    • 6 replies
    • 787 views

  9. A Soon to Be Banded Newbie Has a Question?

    By Summer87,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,021 views

  10. Where does the saline go?

    By TerriBarri,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,577 views

  11. Hot tea is WONDERFUL!

    By anonemouse,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,022 views

  12. Plateau Busting Diet

    By BlooEyez,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,157 views

  13. Lactose Intolerant

    By godzgurl75,
    • 5 replies
    • 762 views

  14. Amusement parks

    By msmelc,
    • 2 replies
    • 628 views

  15. Anyone else banded October 2006?

    By derbygirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,686 views

  16. Start my liquid diet tomorrow..I'm having a hot dog tonight!

    By DavidB,
    • 5 replies
    • 823 views

  17. Success rates in Australia?

    By marnie723,
    • 2 replies
    • 853 views

  18. Frequent Travelers & Road warriors, how to stick to it??

    By TulipStar,
    • 8 replies
    • 688 views

  19. Fills: What to expect

    By caligal,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,006 views

  20. Do You Agree?

    By Ryanband07,
    • 8 replies
    • 796 views

  21. Going vegetarian? Or low meat?

    By anonemouse,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,099 views

  22. surgery is tommorow morning at 7am

    By jamietindall19,
    • 9 replies
    • 626 views

  23. What to do for my birthday?

    By mandi78,
    • 7 replies
    • 590 views

  24. After a small unfill I can eat anything...HELP!

    By gingersnap,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,114 views

  25. Jello protein dessert

    By babygrl1234,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,043 views

  26. question about slippage.....

    By jfran,
    • 2 replies
    • 534 views

  27. The amazing moving Port!

    By gwhite,
    • 4 replies
    • 592 views

  28. stress problem?

    By kewi,
    • 2 replies
    • 606 views

  29. Curious - What's it like after goal???

    By Sue Magoo,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,065 views

  30. YES!!! I Finally Made it to Onederland!!!

    By Lynn_Marie,
    • 14 replies
    • 928 views

  31. Longview,Kilgore, Henderson Texas Area Support group needed.

    By ladysplenda,
    • 4 replies
    • 750 views

  32. Help!

    By Saintluver,
    • 2 replies
    • 634 views

  33. 6 or more months out and struggling ??? come on in (inspiration also needed)

    By losingjusme,
    • 7 replies
    • 836 views

  34. Haunted by Myself

    By pattrny,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,117 views

  35. Negative Feedback from Family & Loan lenders

    By Maizenut,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,433 views

  36. I have trouble eating and drinking anything, what can u eat

    By flamingnutters,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,237 views

  37. How's everyone doing?

    By WRMSMILES,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,634 views

  38. Well go figure lol

    By BlueTattoo,
    • 5 replies
    • 711 views

  39. Gallbladder

    By IneedMajorHelp,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,307 views

  40. People can be so mean!

    By Sarahkc,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,382 views

  41. banded 4th oct toilet trouble

    By sillybro,
    • 6 replies
    • 705 views

  42. I've lost my manners

    By OH Juli,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,154 views

  43. cant finish liquids/pain!!

    By NEW ORLEANS GRL,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,342 views

  44. sick to stomach

    By want_so_bad,
    • 0 replies
    • 632 views

  45. I hate a lot of you. I really do.

    By Gibson,
    • 43 replies
    • 3,798 views

  46. 4 days into 10 day diet - Craving variety!

    By dustout,
    • 3 replies
    • 663 views

  47. True confessions - I snuck "contraband" into the hospital...

    By OregonHolly,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,156 views

  48. Newly banded on vacation?

    By pookie,
    • 7 replies
    • 805 views

  49. Soft Fills during surgery

    By Suwanee,
    • 8 replies
    • 708 views

  50. Tight Will I loosen Up

    By vickie6866,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,936 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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