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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. Is this what it feels like to be too filled?

    By DeV,
    • 7 replies
    • 958 views

  2. new group coming to town

    By oreokitty,
    • 4 replies
    • 845 views

  3. Help

    By nbkhqlv,
    • 4 replies
    • 626 views

  4. just a quick hello!

    By lainee,
    • 9 replies
    • 686 views

  5. Local Lap-Band Support Group

    By gordonfamily3,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,305 views

  6. First Fill

    By ConnieJOS,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,023 views

  7. Virtual colonoscopy

    By cQQlgirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 911 views

  8. Chickened out- Am I crazy??

    By mrgrta,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,712 views

  9. Why can't I tolerate the some foods some days

    By lawanda jessica,
    • 5 replies
    • 862 views

  10. Mri

    By prbrooksie,
    • 2 replies
    • 866 views

  11. Lap Band ....not long term?

    By Hebber,
    • 7 replies
    • 966 views

  12. Sipping liquids...post-op

    By Kimmie,
    • 5 replies
    • 645 views

  13. Experience of surgeon question

    By mrgrta,
    • 2 replies
    • 564 views

  14. Need a new doc in the Lauderdale area

    By Chris_NJ,
    • 0 replies
    • 460 views

  15. Happy Birthday September Crazy Ates!

    By hf2havefun,
    • 1 reply
    • 694 views

  16. Still needing fill partner to TJ on Oct. 26th

    By missy,
    • 0 replies
    • 745 views

  17. Banded on Friday 9/7

    By ghostbuster,
    • 34 replies
    • 2,633 views

  18. Fiber Supplements?

    By hammer1,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,086 views

  19. What did you eat today????? Tuesday

    By silkhair1,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,031 views

  20. My Doctor Let Me Down!

    By REDGIRL,
    • 3 replies
    • 975 views

  21. Pain and pressure when eating

    By dacer123,
    • 2 replies
    • 784 views

  22. When you're sick...

    By Ses,
    • 2 replies
    • 625 views

  23. 2nd fill.. not a pleasent experience.

    By ShayDee,
    • 6 replies
    • 982 views

  24. Sliming

    By cQQlgirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 736 views

  25. so disappointed!

    By sweetpea51,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,773 views

  26. Diet... misnomers

    By nrgymed,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,179 views

  27. Eating like a bandster unfilled - how to?

    By juliegeraci,
    • 2 replies
    • 549 views

  28. How are you/did you pay for this?

    By Ozzy&OdiesMommy,
    • 13 replies
    • 932 views

  29. Meeting my surgeon tomorrow. Questions

    By buttercup76,
    • 1 reply
    • 645 views

  30. What should my next fill be?

    By jacbro,
    • 3 replies
    • 784 views

  31. Severe Reflux/Gastroparesis

    By txjoanne,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,339 views

  32. Are you hungry forever? --Not banded yet

    By betrthnever,
    • 4 replies
    • 768 views

  33. Burping???

    By Kimmie,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,129 views

  34. oh no!!!!

    By tlambright1986,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,835 views

  35. Hypoglycemic? blood sugar question

    By 100lbsforsale,
    • 11 replies
    • 975 views

  36. Strange Pain

    By late,
    • 3 replies
    • 736 views

  37. Surgery moved up from 11/19 to 10/1, and I have a few questions

    By Shrinkage,
    • 6 replies
    • 676 views

  38. BLACK BEAN BROWNIEs

    By peaches9,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,780 views

  39. Uncomfortable gas feeling after fill - common?

    By smiseel,
    • 1 reply
    • 882 views

  40. Magnesium Citrate

    By katmeg99,
    • 1 reply
    • 878 views

  41. I could use some advice or a kick in the bum

    By alicat3924,
    • 5 replies
    • 716 views

  42. Having some Problems

    By meme49,
    • 2 replies
    • 833 views

  43. 1st fill..feel like crap after I eat.

    By mbanja,
    • 1 reply
    • 718 views

  44. Last day of cottage cheese - surgery tomorrow!!!

    By Ginger_,
    • 7 replies
    • 693 views

  45. Fallin' Down

    By pennst8er,
    • 2 replies
    • 696 views

  46. Barbara Thomas speaking in Dearborn

    By babygrl1234,
    • 0 replies
    • 872 views

  47. Diabetes after banding?

    By Daisalana,
    • 1 reply
    • 902 views

  48. Anyone else out there with NO Fill

    By Julie*,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,042 views

  49. I need some help!

    By Rsdtj12,
    • 3 replies
    • 810 views

  50. snacks

    By andreerichards1,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,278 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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