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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. When should i call the insurance company?

    By buttercup76,
    • 5 replies
    • 675 views

  2. Really embarassed to say this...

    By Peanut,
    • 9 replies
    • 959 views

  3. My two year band aniversary and Pics!!

    By NaNa,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,901 views

  4. Christmas party & mushies

    By kathm,
    • 5 replies
    • 835 views

  5. Help!! feeling anxious....

    By new L&D RN,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,939 views

  6. Question regarding a fill

    By cajeal,
    • 1 reply
    • 596 views

  7. Hi!

    By KristinaDawnB,
    • 2 replies
    • 917 views

  8. New Member

    By DEBZ,
    • 3 replies
    • 978 views

  9. People who have Eroded ... I am FREAKING OUT!

    By kari jo,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,454 views

  10. Any Vegetarian Banders?

    By Coo,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,548 views

  11. Having trouble getting filled

    By phlyinphebee,
    • 5 replies
    • 802 views

  12. Location of port? Ideas?

    By mousecrazy,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,525 views

  13. Sub-Forum Suggestion - SAVING MONEY

    By nkcaump,
    • 3 replies
    • 879 views

  14. Does OHIP cover any band problems?

    By marnie723,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,313 views

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

    By lovekatz1975,
    • 1 reply
    • 833 views

  16. September Exercise Challenge

    By musicalmomma,
    • 81 replies
    • 5,028 views

  17. Surgical Weightloss Centre Mississauga

    By Jacklyn55,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,358 views

  18. Aberdeen, Scotland

    By Lynsay,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,812 views

  19. Last post before band!

    By beau,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,071 views

  20. Any October Surgeries?

    By jamietindall19,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,114 views

  21. Getting Ready for Spring Bootcamp

    By Teresita,
    • 1,436 replies
    • 65,752 views

  22. new October bandster (young, lower BMI, and afraid)

    By bandster_1007,
    • 1 reply
    • 456 views

  23. I need help!

    By Nancy33,
    • 4 replies
    • 789 views

  24. Stomach/Mid Back pain/Hiccups/ PLEASE HELP!

    By weightingtolose,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,459 views

  25. Realized Im Failing FAST!!!

    By White06,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,600 views

  26. Day 19 Post Surgery...and an interesting visit with the Dr.

    By Guest bonniejean,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,854 views

  27. How did our October 1st banders do?

    By Kim_in_SF,
    • 5 replies
    • 747 views

  28. Ottawa fill doctors?

    By AZA,
    • 1 reply
    • 718 views

  29. My 1st Post-Op appt

    By TulipStar,
    • 4 replies
    • 815 views

  30. Dr. S. Mejias, athens, Ga

    By pattychat,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,117 views

  31. Dr. S. Mejias Athens, GA

    By pattychat,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,139 views

  32. Hernia getting worse, waiting for surgery

    By Rose*,
    • 0 replies
    • 743 views

  33. Did I slip?

    By Lorsbander,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,935 views

  34. What do you think about this?

    By mandi78,
    • 10 replies
    • 837 views

  35. why is lapband discouraged?

    By bigtimeloser,
    • 1 reply
    • 583 views

  36. How does it work with soup?

    By Nancy33,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,226 views

  37. Marchies in September!!

    By Jeni 85,
    • 139 replies
    • 9,880 views

  38. Anyone have to have surgery rescheduled due to liver?

    By mandi78,
    • 9 replies
    • 939 views

  39. Advice Please! How do I get over this?

    By newgirl07,
    • 2 replies
    • 533 views

  40. Supplements, Calcium, minerals, et al

    By BaytownBert,
    • 7 replies
    • 853 views

  41. Can we make food less important???

    By blahblahblah,
    • 4 replies
    • 815 views

  42. Banded Tomorrow

    By Rastis100,
    • 7 replies
    • 633 views

  43. Problem with hunger

    By bitteroldhag,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,107 views

  44. Emergen-C / Alka Seltzer ok to drink?

    By Candle,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,583 views

  45. Getting Banded in Calgary - Sept. 25

    By jjsmiles,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,825 views

  46. family

    By scanj05,
    • 6 replies
    • 784 views

  47. Motor Car Annie

    By Motor Car Annie,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,050 views

  48. Is there a don't eat this List?? Somewhere?

    By randaree,
    • 6 replies
    • 988 views

  49. Need help with a realistic goal!

    By MistyDTX,
    • 5 replies
    • 685 views

  50. From a 28 to a 20 -- BEFORE SURGERY!!

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 10 replies
    • 859 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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