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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. Lunch Ideas

    By Raven5683,
    • 29 replies
    • 4,146 views

  2. really chuffed

    By joanne@millett3,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,204 views

  3. Bulky vs. Dense

    By jmarruda,
    • 4 replies
    • 941 views

  4. Diabetes & Osteoporosis-gone!

    By Betsyjane,
    • 3 replies
    • 656 views

  5. "The New You" Internet Radio Show

    By CoachCher,
    • 0 replies
    • 643 views

  6. Banned on 8-31st

    By chinokitty,
    • 2 replies
    • 685 views

  7. So this is what restricition is supposed to be like!!

    By cowgirldreams,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,346 views

  8. Post Op Liquid Phase- Calories

    By katerzz,
    • 4 replies
    • 858 views

  9. HELP ! ! ! Fill doctor needed in MI

    By kirajh,
    • 4 replies
    • 907 views

  10. Pantyhose of Choice?

    By Ambrosia,
    • 6 replies
    • 839 views

  11. Long Island Lap Band Support Group Meeting "TOMMOROW"

    By Ron Cusano,
    • 0 replies
    • 646 views

  12. finally got a date to take tests.

    By Lylittrell,
    • 5 replies
    • 771 views

  13. During surgery, is it mandatory.....

    By marieze,
    • 8 replies
    • 650 views

  14. I just have to say......

    By marieze,
    • 5 replies
    • 518 views

  15. wow..this is weird!!

    By tlambright1986,
    • 5 replies
    • 974 views

  16. Second thoughts?

    By chilipepper,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,033 views

  17. When you get stuck.....

    By marieze,
    • 3 replies
    • 694 views

  18. Restriction.....

    By marieze,
    • 2 replies
    • 547 views

  19. Protein Shakes

    By lfm,
    • 41 replies
    • 3,723 views

  20. Help me choose my "Before" picture

    By nkcaump,
    • 6 replies
    • 686 views

  21. My relationship is on the rocks!

    By fairydust,
    • 2 replies
    • 863 views

  22. I don't know if I am going to make it.

    By short1,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,520 views

  23. 9cc's and still not completely filled

    By sdecbe,
    • 5 replies
    • 808 views

  24. What are 'The Band Rules'?

    By ToniaPatt,
    • 5 replies
    • 830 views

  25. port definatly leaked

    By snowangel,
    • 1 reply
    • 688 views

  26. Challenge Labor Day - Thanksgiving Day 2007

    By marcar35,
    • 2 replies
    • 657 views

  27. Am I the only one with a Splenda allergy

    By gwhite,
    • 2 replies
    • 886 views

  28. Any Chefs, Cooks, Pastry Chefs Out there????

    By feligurl3,
    • 2 replies
    • 627 views

  29. Sacramento Support Groups

    By want2beme,
    • 1 reply
    • 970 views

  30. Total Meltdown; Pray For Hubby

    By claramae,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,720 views

  31. Sneezing, Running nose when full?

    By bigbaby,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,357 views

  32. Hungry--2 Weeks Out

    By rogers11,
    • 12 replies
    • 885 views

  33. I have a question.....

    By chloe992000,
    • 4 replies
    • 676 views

  34. A Word Of Encouragment

    By pvchickie,
    • 0 replies
    • 583 views

  35. Removing stuck food...

    By lap band laura,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,686 views

  36. Conflicting advice?

    By Cherrybomb,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,345 views

  37. About your PORT?

    By mylapspirit,
    • 2 replies
    • 550 views

  38. Marchies In August

    By jmarruda,
    • 155 replies
    • 10,857 views

  39. feeling faint

    By slim 2 b me,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,067 views

  40. Read this and learn from my embarrassing mistake...

    By blahblahblah,
    • 7 replies
    • 998 views

  41. Do We have to Live with Acid Reflux?

    By Flashover,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,201 views

  42. What's the last thing you said to your surgeon just before your LB procedure?!

    By UN5-3051,
    • 52 replies
    • 3,816 views

  43. Bad needle pain with fills?

    By michiganer,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,098 views

  44. Tired....of EVERYTHING....

    By Banded Bandit,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,491 views

  45. 10 Years Out, Only 14% Lost?

    By fabfatgrl,
    • 36 replies
    • 3,143 views

  46. Whats GOOD Restriction?

    By Marissa424,
    • 8 replies
    • 924 views

  47. Surgeons and Fills - Whats the story !

    By alibob,
    • 3 replies
    • 745 views

  48. UHC and Dr. Spiegel

    By barbara465,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,132 views

  49. August Exercise Challenge

    By musicalmomma,
    • 122 replies
    • 7,703 views

  50. Does Insurance usually cover fills?

    By luvelmo215,
    • 2 replies
    • 927 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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