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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. First fill during surgery - NO NO NO

    By nkcaump,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,115 views

  2. Re-using the fill needle?

    By short c,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,556 views

  3. Hi Everyone!

    By KristinaDawnB,
    • 4 replies
    • 619 views

  4. Has anyone shopped at Steve & Barry's for the Bitten Line

    By jfran,
    • 10 replies
    • 915 views

  5. Is this board SLOW lately?

    By sherilynn,
    • 2 replies
    • 483 views

  6. Finally banded!!

    By Laurel W,
    • 2 replies
    • 667 views

  7. Banded in two days - YIKES

    By Rastis100,
    • 9 replies
    • 815 views

  8. MY Scale is struck!

    By AnnaMC,
    • 4 replies
    • 609 views

  9. HELP!! The needle got stuck while attempting 1st fill!!

    By Peds Nurse,
    • 4 replies
    • 816 views

  10. 11 hours til banding!!

    By MistyDTX,
    • 2 replies
    • 774 views

  11. I'm Not As Think As You Drunk I Am

    By lessnless,
    • 11 replies
    • 971 views

  12. Post-Surgery Sickness

    By thurs7h,
    • 6 replies
    • 813 views

  13. Let's light this candle!

    By Shrinkage,
    • 1 reply
    • 827 views

  14. Looking for Forestcat5

    By Jiggleypuff,
    • 4 replies
    • 608 views

  15. Ready...Lets talk pre-op diet

    By sbee,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,333 views

  16. 6 Month Retrospective

    By Gaffer,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,170 views

  17. Got my first fill today

    By Haizel,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,009 views

  18. Any July 07 Bandsters not filled yet?

    By Sue Magoo,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,259 views

  19. Liquid diet and weight loss

    By rabid24,
    • 5 replies
    • 645 views

  20. Started the Weight Watchers Diet!!!!

    By jammy117,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,001 views

  21. Port Placement question

    By jbrad71629,
    • 3 replies
    • 771 views

  22. nutritional values

    By Denamara,
    • 4 replies
    • 595 views

  23. Got 5 cc's today at TLBC

    By peaches9,
    • 58 replies
    • 4,544 views

  24. Pureed Foods

    By idontcare123,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,003 views

  25. second thoughts?

    By nume130,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,863 views

  26. Liquids after PB

    By Jodieleigh,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,191 views

  27. Big decision about slipped band

    By Mags,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,718 views

  28. "The New You" Radio Show

    By CoachCher,
    • 0 replies
    • 607 views

  29. Grateful

    By Shelby,
    • 2 replies
    • 766 views

  30. Help with Passport info asap

    By jennypoo,
    • 2 replies
    • 551 views

  31. Pbj

    By LappingItUp,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,801 views

  32. Day 5 on Opti fast... HELP!!1

    By Jacklyn55,
    • 1 reply
    • 784 views

  33. October 6th, Waterdown Lunch

    By Donna,
    • 2 replies
    • 661 views

  34. Calling Long Term Bandsters

    By lainee,
    • 0 replies
    • 532 views

  35. NJ September Chat

    By NJChick,
    • 78 replies
    • 5,413 views

  36. 38 pds down!!

    By tlambright1986,
    • 2 replies
    • 631 views

  37. Incision oozing?

    By mandi78,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,508 views

  38. I finally got approved through Aetna Hmo!!!

    By kimmiev,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,042 views

  39. Is peanut butter allowed?

    By mrgrta,
    • 4 replies
    • 878 views

  40. Need advice

    By sunshine6855,
    • 4 replies
    • 760 views

  41. My biggest fears and the unknown

    By Fish,
    • 4 replies
    • 668 views

  42. I DID IT!!!!(warning...shameless joy inside!!!)

    By blahblahblah,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,558 views

  43. 9/19, 12:45 Pacific Time: My banding

    By Darragha,
    • 4 replies
    • 687 views

  44. Holding back the beast!

    By Hello Kittee,
    • 1 reply
    • 800 views

  45. Fill Anxiety !!

    By Hannah212,
    • 1 reply
    • 832 views

  46. Staring off October with a BAND!!!

    By Klover Dad,
    • 3 replies
    • 729 views

  47. Keeping my surgery secret from most of my family, has anyone else

    By misjanete,
    • 33 replies
    • 2,612 views

  48. Getting Banded on the 17th.

    By Saintluver,
    • 1 reply
    • 715 views

  49. 2nd week on pre-op diet

    By realestwoman71,
    • 6 replies
    • 904 views

  50. 15 bean soup / Morningstar Farms

    By anonemouse,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,264 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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