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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. What do you think?

    By ingyrob,
    • 4 replies
    • 587 views

  2. Appointment with the Surgery Center

    By lag1949,
    • 4 replies
    • 660 views

  3. Port has flipped

    By dbrar88,
    • 2 replies
    • 637 views

  4. Question about grapes

    By ctaylor,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,026 views

  5. It's Official!!!!

    By Pattypoo1,
    • 3 replies
    • 772 views

  6. Insurance SUCKS!

    By jfran,
    • 1 reply
    • 565 views

  7. Anyone else had this pain?

    By Band Chick,
    • 2 replies
    • 817 views

  8. Depressed

    By Berry,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,105 views

  9. Is 1/4 Cup Is All I Can Have??

    By REDGIRL,
    • 4 replies
    • 950 views

  10. newly banded 9/12

    By lisa_hawaii,
    • 2 replies
    • 835 views

  11. 1-2 lbs per week loss...thoughts and such

    By musicalmomma,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,489 views

  12. Just got my first fill!

    By SUZYQ59,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,091 views

  13. Off he wall TIGHTNESS of the band - HELP!

    By neese007,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,095 views

  14. Any CA bandsters interested in a cruise?

    By gadgetlady,
    • 5 replies
    • 917 views

  15. Embarrassed, ashamed, scared, HELP PLEASE!

    By Jennifer4118,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,785 views

  16. Consultation appt made

    By TheWatcher,
    • 11 replies
    • 938 views

  17. I'm the bottomless pit...

    By chilipepper,
    • 1 reply
    • 668 views

  18. How to Focus?

    By OH Juli,
    • 5 replies
    • 835 views

  19. Post Op Update

    By TexasBecky,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,771 views

  20. Drinking

    By muns,
    • 1 reply
    • 738 views

  21. I was disappointed

    By ghbandster,
    • 3 replies
    • 770 views

  22. Getting First Fill

    By babyblue71us,
    • 6 replies
    • 889 views

  23. Really down

    By sweetforlife,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,696 views

  24. Help. I am very hungry!!! Tell me what to do

    By claramae,
    • 5 replies
    • 591 views

  25. Would you or wouldn't you...

    By MissMom24,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,671 views

  26. 60 plus banders

    By Trish2U,
    • 1 reply
    • 655 views

  27. My date has changed...

    By chilipepper,
    • 4 replies
    • 768 views

  28. NW Houston Support Groups

    By happyk,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,805 views

  29. Ugh. I need a fill, I think.

    By anonemouse,
    • 5 replies
    • 529 views

  30. What do you tell people at work

    By ghostbuster,
    • 64 replies
    • 5,228 views

  31. diet soda

    By Delaware,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,484 views

  32. Is this a diet to all of you?

    By Chrissi,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,459 views

  33. *sigh* I guess I need to do some whinning.

    By bluejay,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,195 views

  34. Dry Skin or Hair loss

    By LifeLover03,
    • 6 replies
    • 783 views

  35. Does Anyone Ever Forget They Have The Band?

    By Ryanband07,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,345 views

  36. Bad Girl

    By TENGAL,
    • 2 replies
    • 836 views

  37. Has anyone had Dr. Kelly from UMass?

    By smyly,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,953 views

  38. DON'T Give up!!

    By sherrynfl1,
    • 6 replies
    • 862 views

  39. New Orleans Area?

    By nessa3678,
    • 0 replies
    • 659 views

  40. Fill Doctor

    By klikens,
    • 3 replies
    • 676 views

  41. Oh boy...how long till it gets easier?

    By mandi78,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,044 views

  42. Optifast (Vanilla to Exchange)

    By melady,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,514 views

  43. 1st consultaltion at Epworth with Mr Patrick Moore

    By Ginaki,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,008 views

  44. Vomiting out of illness

    By LFERLAND,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,818 views

  45. Liquid Vitamins?

    By LittleBird,
    • 9 replies
    • 993 views

  46. Fill doctors in Grand Prairie\Arlington Texas

    By jrenae,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,150 views

  47. I used to avoid mirrors.

    By Paulax,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,186 views

  48. Severe pain....gas? slippage? not sure

    By IHadENuf,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,152 views

  49. Fill kicked in while on vacation

    By cfred,
    • 9 replies
    • 852 views

  50. Do you think I'm too tight?

    By juno610,
    • 10 replies
    • 807 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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