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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 I Need A fill ?

    By LindaE,
    • 8 replies
    • 833 views

  2. How Does The Band Handle A Stomach Virus?

    By kland,
    • 3 replies
    • 654 views

  3. Picture help please, Argon, Gaffer? Someone Anyone lol

    By LeslieLee,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,536 views

  4. Anyone with United Healthcare get LB?

    By saravalintine,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,129 views

  5. Hernia at Port site

    By Mrs Husker,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,198 views

  6. I really don't want to hate my family...

    By neveragain,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,625 views

  7. How long for insurance approval?

    By Emilysgigi,
    • 3 replies
    • 670 views

  8. Self pay Lap-Banders- HELP!!!

    By bandster_1007,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,742 views

  9. ROLL call has been updated

    By OregonHolly,
    • 0 replies
    • 773 views

  10. Da Vinci Syrup

    By Jacklyn55,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,275 views

  11. Had my surgery yesterday 9/19

    By chilipepper,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,842 views

  12. Multi Vitamins

    By Rastis100,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,021 views

  13. Breaking NEWS! I've BEEN OUTED!

    By TracyinKS,
    • 11 replies
    • 982 views

  14. Banders-show me your typical daily meal....

    By marieze,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,213 views

  15. NSV - I need new clothes!

    By anonemouse,
    • 4 replies
    • 738 views

  16. Fill Doctors in OR or western WA

    By gstromer,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,210 views

  17. I need help finding protein!!

    By kmg1997,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,104 views

  18. gallbladder pain post LB - actigall

    By kiwi4juss,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,099 views

  19. Dr Benavides Patients

    By mandi78,
    • 4 replies
    • 764 views

  20. I could eat an elephant!

    By short1,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,835 views

  21. Birth of baby to Lap Band

    By sweetrepose,
    • 8 replies
    • 948 views

  22. Poland/Europe

    By jetti,
    • 0 replies
    • 829 views

  23. Somebody noticed....

    By lovekatz1975,
    • 3 replies
    • 721 views

  24. Pre-op labs done today....

    By MistyDTX,
    • 2 replies
    • 791 views

  25. Im a newby from Scotland Hello

    By tilly,
    • 14 replies
    • 981 views

  26. any good stories out there

    By JOANIELOVESTEDD,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,242 views

  27. sweet spot

    By magnolia,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,068 views

  28. Frightened Of The Fills!

    By lainee,
    • 12 replies
    • 972 views

  29. 6 Sleeps

    By Rastis100,
    • 4 replies
    • 602 views

  30. Am I too "tight" ? .... 2nd fill yesterday

    By peaches9,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,406 views

  31. Help! What do I do?

    By mandi78,
    • 6 replies
    • 683 views

  32. Delurking

    By Crash,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,952 views

  33. Carbonated Drinks

    By Rastis100,
    • 6 replies
    • 881 views

  34. Yes...another hair loss question!

    By METALBAND,
    • 4 replies
    • 758 views

  35. Financing... Who did you use?

    By Ang1982,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,262 views

  36. Where to start?

    By relaxme,
    • 2 replies
    • 808 views

  37. Sushi and Sashimi

    By ctaylor,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,068 views

  38. Help I got piles. Do not know what to eat.

    By fofo,
    • 4 replies
    • 702 views

  39. Next Long Island Lap-Band Support Group Meeting Next Wed.!!

    By Ron Cusano,
    • 1 reply
    • 753 views

  40. "I can't believe I ate the whole thing"

    By rumar,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,174 views

  41. How many PORTS are Flipped - TBLC Px?????

    By peaches9,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,007 views

  42. Odd musings by a sleep deprived, whiney bandster

    By blahblahblah,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,001 views

  43. OPINIONS PLEASE: On weight loss competitions

    By mypov,
    • 5 replies
    • 509 views

  44. Pre-op Tests

    By lizzie_07,
    • 5 replies
    • 795 views

  45. Surgery Booked

    By Rastis100,
    • 6 replies
    • 599 views

  46. Today's The Day

    By chocolate_snaps,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,033 views

  47. I live in squalor

    By kyethra,
    • 58 replies
    • 5,621 views

  48. Let's talk about FIBER

    By Candle,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,022 views

  49. Pre-Op Testing DONE!

    By lovekatz1975,
    • 2 replies
    • 699 views

  50. how long did you have to take off

    By Saintluver,
    • 13 replies
    • 908 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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