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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. upset stomach/trapped air/PAIN

    By want_so_bad,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,098 views

  2. My mind is againist me !!!

    By shatay1,
    • 3 replies
    • 632 views

  3. Wow! Insurance approved me the first go-around!

    By gingerbug,
    • 2 replies
    • 550 views

  4. Anyone have kids under 5 AND the lapband?

    By gingerbug,
    • 5 replies
    • 521 views

  5. Nauseous all of a sudden, any ideas why?

    By badonkadonkbutt,
    • 3 replies
    • 567 views

  6. Port Replacement with a local?

    By ladypitboss,
    • 7 replies
    • 769 views

  7. Soup last night, CHILI tonight!

    By anonemouse,
    • 7 replies
    • 702 views

  8. On my 4th port REPLACEMENT

    By 4 timer,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,113 views

  9. banded yesterday 10/8

    By NEW ORLEANS GRL,
    • 3 replies
    • 597 views

  10. 2 days. . .need support

    By alwayscurious,
    • 7 replies
    • 723 views

  11. January 2007 Bandsters Excerise Challenge

    By tonya66,
    • 123 replies
    • 10,825 views

  12. My Favourite Lunch

    By peaches9,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,298 views

  13. PLEASE HELP! I need some support right now... :*(***

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,289 views

  14. HELP---NEWBY Qestion

    By She Be thinin',
    • 3 replies
    • 599 views

  15. Got Refilled!!!!!!!!!

    By phlyinphebee,
    • 0 replies
    • 715 views

  16. Herbal teas?

    By anonemouse,
    • 4 replies
    • 670 views

  17. Should I postpone my Nov. 2nd surgery?

    By aimees27,
    • 2 replies
    • 580 views

  18. What's the difference?

    By mandi78,
    • 5 replies
    • 865 views

  19. Unexpected benefits....will they last?

    By mandi78,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,146 views

  20. Confused

    By Missy0224,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,201 views

  21. 2nd Fill

    By mare5569,
    • 2 replies
    • 876 views

  22. Gaining weight Back

    By Pbandit,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,400 views

  23. Dr. King in Oxford, MS.

    By jewel,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,607 views

  24. Lets get this PARTY started! Oct 07!

    By OregonHolly,
    • 127 replies
    • 7,103 views

  25. Question Re: Cystal Light

    By dinael44,
    • 5 replies
    • 829 views

  26. Pain

    By cookielover,
    • 5 replies
    • 889 views

  27. my story

    By sbee,
    • 0 replies
    • 743 views

  28. 3 1/2 hours until surgery

    By ssfano,
    • 6 replies
    • 706 views

  29. Holly's Band-day

    By cQQlgirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 663 views

  30. Does anyone else have weird band related dreams or nightmares?

    By BRANDYK,
    • 11 replies
    • 763 views

  31. plateau

    By klrromano,
    • 4 replies
    • 853 views

  32. Aches in back

    By Effie Neptune,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,029 views

  33. Starving to death!!

    By Saintluver,
    • 7 replies
    • 806 views

  34. Help!! Is It Weight Or Bad Working Conditions?

    By bandster_1007,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,027 views

  35. So......Hungry.......

    By lookingup,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,348 views

  36. Alternative to Broth

    By pkirkwood,
    • 2 replies
    • 784 views

  37. Weight Watchers

    By cfred,
    • 11 replies
    • 998 views

  38. Allergic to Steri-Strips?

    By beau,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,065 views

  39. Breaking Through The Plateau

    By Sunny7689,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,444 views

  40. Losing fills

    By mis42,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,089 views

  41. Multi Vitamins/Minerals in Chewable, Liquid or Powder form

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,159 views

  42. Smells SO good!

    By anonemouse,
    • 2 replies
    • 703 views

  43. Advice from folks on a full fluid diet...

    By cookielover,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,585 views

  44. Food Slithering Down

    By weightingtolose,
    • 2 replies
    • 626 views

  45. Does size matter?

    By bscott3,
    • 3 replies
    • 785 views

  46. We're on our way

    By montanagirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 696 views

  47. bad taste in mouth

    By nitenurse,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,103 views

  48. For people who hunt: After banding, is it hard to go into the mountains and hunt?

    By Freebird,
    • 5 replies
    • 533 views

  49. Newly banded and scared....

    By rabid24,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,189 views

  50. Should I Have Another Fill?

    By becky42,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,199 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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