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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. New to site-waiting on ins. approval

    By Mikie in VA,
    • 5 replies
    • 836 views

  2. Why has my sister put on weight post surgery?

    By mjlaffin,
    • 5 replies
    • 634 views

  3. Aug/Sept Exercise Challenge

    By Band Chick,
    • 77 replies
    • 4,577 views

  4. Overly supportive husband?...

    By cQQlgirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,272 views

  5. Think I Really Messed Up!!!!

    By PrettyBrownEyez,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,040 views

  6. No restriction-So frustrated

    By heartrn,
    • 9 replies
    • 873 views

  7. Swallowing pills???

    By luv2blab,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,837 views

  8. Dissapointed in my band!!

    By phili,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,158 views

  9. One Month anniversary

    By Dave01,
    • 3 replies
    • 663 views

  10. Got a fill in washington

    By hellvez,
    • 1 reply
    • 713 views

  11. unbearable gas pain...what else can I do?

    By sherrylynn,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,317 views

  12. Insecure Spouse

    By nessa3678,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,116 views

  13. I had to tell someone!

    By chinokitty,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,790 views

  14. Southern Sweet tea!!!!!!!!!

    By mbanja,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,260 views

  15. When you woke up from anesthesia.....

    By marieze,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,842 views

  16. Winter Months

    By Jeni 85,
    • 33 replies
    • 2,033 views

  17. I just had my very first "WHOOO" moment

    By gwhite,
    • 8 replies
    • 837 views

  18. new to forum

    By Barkeep,
    • 2 replies
    • 590 views

  19. Fill

    By andreerichards1,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,840 views

  20. Back Trouble

    By Irishmist,
    • 7 replies
    • 817 views

  21. Band Camp Program for Lap Banders

    By spaldo28,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,180 views

  22. Calling all "seasoned" bandsters!!!! pre bandster searching answers from the wise.

    By bandster_1007,
    • 9 replies
    • 776 views

  23. Can Anyone Help?? I Am In Melbourne!

    By phili,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,309 views

  24. coke

    By nixy,
    • 5 replies
    • 744 views

  25. Nashua Nutrition?

    By Daisalana,
    • 6 replies
    • 874 views

  26. Have you ever had 0.1cc adjustment??

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,017 views

  27. Oct. 15 banding date

    By fluffyinks,
    • 2 replies
    • 687 views

  28. It's Laurend's fault!!!

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 29 replies
    • 1,666 views

  29. long term effects?

    By homegrl007,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,335 views

  30. Too much gas!

    By kickiegirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,446 views

  31. A pain in the port.

    By caligal,
    • 1 reply
    • 899 views

  32. 2nd fill -- can't even sip water

    By watchband,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,493 views

  33. Back To The Forums Again...

    By charlottesweb91,
    • 7 replies
    • 817 views

  34. Surgery on Friday, 21st...Anyone else?

    By darr5380,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,943 views

  35. delish protein shake!!!

    By PrincessChey,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,898 views

  36. Flip a Coin?

    By Elisabethsew,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,661 views

  37. Cardiologist Visit

    By buttercup76,
    • 9 replies
    • 939 views

  38. anyne use Dr Merolla old Booth Memorial ?

    By aura114,
    • 5 replies
    • 806 views

  39. Sydney Institute for Obesity Surgery

    By bignoiz,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,404 views

  40. Who on this forum has been banded the longest???

    By Lynn_Marie,
    • 0 replies
    • 495 views

  41. How does Australian health care work?

    By marnie723,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,191 views

  42. I keep having to buy new cloths ( why should I be complaining? ) and other struggles.

    By celinejen,
    • 9 replies
    • 799 views

  43. I can't really feel it?

    By mandi78,
    • 9 replies
    • 890 views

  44. I had mt third fill at TLBC yesterday

    By CmacD1964,
    • 3 replies
    • 742 views

  45. 1 Yr Bandiversary - Thanks for all your help

    By Lisa99,
    • 8 replies
    • 719 views

  46. How does it work? Insights please.

    By relaxme,
    • 13 replies
    • 939 views

  47. new October Bandster (young, lower BMI, and afraid)

    By bandster_1007,
    • 6 replies
    • 858 views

  48. whats wrong with me?

    By want_so_bad,
    • 3 replies
    • 791 views

  49. Lost restriction

    By akirkus,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,091 views

  50. I've lost 66 lbs so far

    By super031682,
    • 9 replies
    • 781 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. 🤞
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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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