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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. Didn't chicken out this time!!!

    By mrgrta,
    • 4 replies
    • 741 views

  2. Agel?

    By Daisalana,
    • 6 replies
    • 814 views

  3. My Rant: Then vs. Now

    By sherilynn,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,665 views

  4. The "Golden Triangle", (Beaumont Area)

    By hammer1,
    • 5 replies
    • 981 views

  5. Movin' on up to pureed/mushies!!!!!

    By Kimmie,
    • 2 replies
    • 899 views

  6. I have a date!! October 16

    By Jacklyn55,
    • 3 replies
    • 628 views

  7. What type of pain killers can you take?

    By katylady,
    • 1 reply
    • 773 views

  8. Something all bandsters need!!! A MUST HAVE!!!

    By bigbaby,
    • 32 replies
    • 3,050 views

  9. how many fills? how much fill? what size band?

    By Tulip,
    • 0 replies
    • 489 views

  10. New Band..chest Pain..help

    By sherrylynn,
    • 12 replies
    • 981 views

  11. My Symptoms

    By Rottenbeauty,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,530 views

  12. I hope I haven't hurt myself

    By cfred,
    • 10 replies
    • 848 views

  13. Deficiencies question

    By prbrooksie,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,858 views

  14. I have an appointment!! SWLC!!!

    By Jacklyn55,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,833 views

  15. So..is this water???

    By Daisalana,
    • 2 replies
    • 777 views

  16. F.a.o Sugarplum

    By lainee,
    • 0 replies
    • 479 views

  17. Can't find thread...

    By scareDcat,
    • 2 replies
    • 668 views

  18. Random Questions...

    By nkcaump,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,967 views

  19. Hunger Or Habit??

    By lainee,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,494 views

  20. What if what made us fat keeps us fat?

    By Liz1531,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,896 views

  21. Very Nervous - -

    By woodsk,
    • 6 replies
    • 941 views

  22. Eating too much or too fast?

    By katmeg99,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,791 views

  23. first fill --vomiting!!!!

    By crazyace,
    • 5 replies
    • 898 views

  24. One week and counting

    By beau,
    • 3 replies
    • 883 views

  25. Made a goal!

    By Stephiewheps,
    • 2 replies
    • 576 views

  26. Help - Getting band 10/6 traveling to INDIA on 11/09 - is this crazy?

    By new_me_2008,
    • 7 replies
    • 666 views

  27. Lump in Throat

    By KarenG.,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,108 views

  28. Pre-op Diet?

    By Kat225,
    • 4 replies
    • 994 views

  29. hearburn advice

    By spunky409,
    • 4 replies
    • 952 views

  30. Cigarette Smoking

    By Freebigbennow,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,095 views

  31. I Have A Date!!!!

    By MissMom24,
    • 5 replies
    • 723 views

  32. Any vegetarians out there?

    By smagi,
    • 8 replies
    • 894 views

  33. Banded in Mexico, Living in New Jersey?

    By ToniaPatt,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,832 views

  34. Thinking about the toronto cosmetic clinic?

    By joe7777,
    • 6 replies
    • 964 views

  35. The wages of sin...

    By madfroglady,
    • 11 replies
    • 999 views

  36. If You're Happy And You Know It, Raise Your Hand!

    By kland,
    • 12 replies
    • 841 views

  37. Optifast advice needed

    By Jacklyn55,
    • 6 replies
    • 776 views

  38. Throwing in the towel with Birthday Cake!

    By Daisalana,
    • 1 reply
    • 582 views

  39. Caffienated Drinks

    By Freebigbennow,
    • 4 replies
    • 810 views

  40. How Long???

    By AT1155,
    • 8 replies
    • 941 views

  41. Looking For August Bandsters....

    By Margo,
    • 165 replies
    • 10,627 views

  42. Just Need to VENT!!!

    By musicalmomma,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,809 views

  43. 1st day pre-op diet

    By want_so_bad,
    • 1 reply
    • 637 views

  44. Whose had lap band for 3+ yrs with no complications?

    By Angie68,
    • 3 replies
    • 710 views

  45. Cream Cheese

    By Poodles,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,821 views

  46. Diet drinks and Artifcial sweeteners

    By Freebigbennow,
    • 6 replies
    • 873 views

  47. Tomorrow....one month banded....back to work! Lunch ideas?

    By JudiM,
    • 5 replies
    • 915 views

  48. Just need to complain!!!

    By missy,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,064 views

  49. Help Help Help

    By nulife2be,
    • 0 replies
    • 794 views

  50. Gastric or Lapband?

    By NYgirl01,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,045 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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