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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. Question for people banded for over a year

    By MysticstarD,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,824 views

  2. well, after two years I finally got a fill

    By tmarie,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,083 views

  3. Need a Fill in Chicagoland

    By mikesmom,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,038 views

  4. Tunafish???

    By mylapspirit,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,140 views

  5. sweet spot

    By GC53,
    • 4 replies
    • 927 views

  6. Need info about a small AP band please

    By smiseel,
    • 6 replies
    • 774 views

  7. Making my way....

    By andigump,
    • 10 replies
    • 982 views

  8. Getting stuck on chicken

    By lawanda jessica,
    • 6 replies
    • 726 views

  9. What do you use for "security" on the road?

    By kacee,
    • 40 replies
    • 2,655 views

  10. First Fills!

    By Ses,
    • 6 replies
    • 923 views

  11. Ack

    By chinokitty,
    • 1 reply
    • 826 views

  12. what happens with the stomach flu?

    By Delaware,
    • 5 replies
    • 967 views

  13. Is lapband for me?

    By hungryforchange,
    • 5 replies
    • 769 views

  14. Help! What is the secret?

    By wanabthin,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,001 views

  15. oh what could it be??

    By tlambright1986,
    • 9 replies
    • 631 views

  16. Getting banded

    By sharon2u,
    • 9 replies
    • 973 views

  17. I had my band put in Tues the 4th

    By PCracker,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,030 views

  18. One final fat humiliation *I hope*

    By rabid24,
    • 33 replies
    • 3,145 views

  19. Recovery Time Questions

    By weightlossblues,
    • 4 replies
    • 645 views

  20. What am I doing wrong?!?

    By Beka,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,137 views

  21. afraid to eat????

    By VLP,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,297 views

  22. Surgery 9/12 or 9/19

    By Chris61,
    • 2 replies
    • 463 views

  23. Pain between shoulders

    By twy_marie,
    • 2 replies
    • 703 views

  24. 11 month bandiversary ...

    By losingjusme,
    • 8 replies
    • 925 views

  25. What can't you eat

    By Jacklyn55,
    • 5 replies
    • 651 views

  26. 3rd Fill - feeling weird

    By twy_marie,
    • 3 replies
    • 836 views

  27. Slipped band, how soon do I need a doctor

    By Band-aided,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,274 views

  28. Fill In Sac or NorCal

    By want2beme,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,072 views

  29. Problems?

    By Rottenbeauty,
    • 2 replies
    • 862 views

  30. Calling Chickie....

    By Paulax,
    • 2 replies
    • 572 views

  31. Support losing those LAST PESKY POUNDS BEFORE GOAL...

    By Paulax,
    • 7 replies
    • 612 views

  32. *Food Addiction, Who's an Addict?*

    By josephine,
    • 9 replies
    • 959 views

  33. Much Ado About Nothing! (Nothing Band Related That Is..)

    By hottytoddy,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,047 views

  34. Junk Food

    By cfred,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,273 views

  35. Still sick at stomach. What is going on???

    By claramae,
    • 6 replies
    • 778 views

  36. Pain in my side..

    By Daisalana,
    • 4 replies
    • 635 views

  37. Hit the wall- 40 more lbs to go

    By juliegeraci,
    • 7 replies
    • 872 views

  38. Desperate for a Coke?

    By isabelle290,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,289 views

  39. How Do You Eat Out With Friends?

    By REDGIRL,
    • 10 replies
    • 997 views

  40. need fill in annapolis, md.

    By newsyl,
    • 2 replies
    • 822 views

  41. Why isn't the scale going down?

    By mumof2boys,
    • 6 replies
    • 875 views

  42. North Houston Meeting Roll- Call

    By steph77373,
    • 0 replies
    • 675 views

  43. almost 14 months:)

    By neverland,
    • 3 replies
    • 881 views

  44. im becoming a lapbander sooooooon!!!!

    By Ginaki,
    • 4 replies
    • 935 views

  45. Anaphylaxis - should I call my surgeon

    By cosean,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,049 views

  46. Fill Doctor For Kentucky Girl

    By vickie6866,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,770 views

  47. Trainer thinks my cals are too low...

    By Cherrybomb,
    • 8 replies
    • 824 views

  48. Treatment of Esophogitis

    By LosinginWa,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,324 views

  49. Bloody spit

    By Gummiebear,
    • 3 replies
    • 878 views

  50. HELP! Losing handfulls of hair!

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 4 replies
    • 658 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. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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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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