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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. im looking for surgery, heres my "ickle" story ....

    By Enufz "E" Nuff,
    • 0 replies
    • 613 views

  2. Slips

    By KarenG.,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,377 views

  3. Help, I am in pain!

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 7 replies
    • 808 views

  4. A little help from an experienced cook please?

    By guinessgirl77,
    • 8 replies
    • 869 views

  5. No restriction. Time to Freak Out!

    By want2beme,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,158 views

  6. Help! I am never hungry

    By missy,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,066 views

  7. Does Sliming hurt your band?

    By _Becca,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,166 views

  8. Confused about basic principal of band....

    By mermaidpuppy,
    • 2 replies
    • 669 views

  9. How Long Till You Feel Better?

    By Daisalana,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,001 views

  10. Next Long Island Lap-Band Support Group Meeting 10/4

    By Ron Cusano,
    • 0 replies
    • 640 views

  11. Good Restriction/Tight In The AM (need ideas)

    By ShellMarr,
    • 3 replies
    • 723 views

  12. Having a hard time with hunger

    By EL1,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,116 views

  13. disturbed by my pre-op visit

    By EL1,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,683 views

  14. What happened????

    By zuchinno,
    • 2 replies
    • 662 views

  15. Ok, I did it!!!!!

    By claramae,
    • 2 replies
    • 544 views

  16. Got Reapproved!

    By ethansgrandma,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,494 views

  17. How do I know when Im full or hungry

    By LindaE,
    • 4 replies
    • 793 views

  18. Tell me...

    By PigsRFlying,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,177 views

  19. From June 06 to June 07 I lost 118 lbs

    By edieparks,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,791 views

  20. Is the band a waste of money?

    By Liz1531,
    • 43 replies
    • 3,954 views

  21. Changing Ports

    By IlliterateJedi,
    • 3 replies
    • 693 views

  22. For all you losers.......

    By marieze,
    • 7 replies
    • 702 views

  23. Anyone Regret the band??

    By Fawksy,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,435 views

  24. 2 Questions - Please help

    By striver,
    • 1 reply
    • 799 views

  25. Nervous

    By sirusman,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,337 views

  26. Protien shake recommendations...Please

    By mbanja,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,015 views

  27. Large band VS Small Band

    By LYNDSY.G,
    • 28 replies
    • 3,577 views

  28. Band Slipped - Insurance Denied Coverage

    By LJBravado,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,550 views

  29. How much wt. lost

    By alwayscurious,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,086 views

  30. Prego with the band!

    By ahaizlip,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,063 views

  31. The Band and Lupus

    By Gummiebear,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,185 views

  32. Questions

    By savery,
    • 1 reply
    • 606 views

  33. I Need Help Please

    By Guest lapbandpatient,
    • 9 replies
    • 992 views

  34. Luke Luke come over to the band side!!

    By Ginger_,
    • 6 replies
    • 702 views

  35. Help me deal with loved ones who won't band

    By edieparks,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,096 views

  36. Mexican Food

    By dbrar88,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,369 views

  37. ***Questions thread***

    By Jessizzle,
    • 7 replies
    • 673 views

  38. Food question

    By JudyH,
    • 2 replies
    • 570 views

  39. Where have I been from edieparks

    By edieparks,
    • 8 replies
    • 739 views

  40. Gas problem after band is this normal?

    By chin,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,725 views

  41. Halloweenie Challenge!

    By LaughingBird,
    • 9 replies
    • 713 views

  42. Anyone banded at the Epworth, Vic ???

    By mvr,
    • 4 replies
    • 890 views

  43. Lettuce

    By KarenG.,
    • 9 replies
    • 953 views

  44. So much energy I had to add another job

    By edieparks,
    • 1 reply
    • 470 views

  45. How was I suppose to know?

    By edieparks,
    • 1 reply
    • 588 views

  46. First Day Bak To Work After Being Banded

    By REDGIRL,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,082 views

  47. Denver Lap Band Doctor

    By ette16,
    • 5 replies
    • 919 views

  48. slipped band picture

    By Trace Curry,
    • 65 replies
    • 12,520 views

  49. How's your hell?

    By PigsRFlying,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,247 views

  50. My first week with the band...

    By Cascavel,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,133 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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