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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!

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  1. This is to help us smile through the tough days!

    By libertysuzanne,
    • 2 replies
    • 740 views

  2. CRAZY ATES: GET TO KNOW ME Back2School Edition

    By NanaRenan,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,103 views

  3. BMI, lean body mass, and goal weights

    By Vex,
    • 4 replies
    • 869 views

  4. can't take pills anymore!

    By joe7777,
    • 4 replies
    • 722 views

  5. head hunger

    By sheilareno,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,064 views

  6. Great Recipe for later

    By brwneydgrl75,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,351 views

  7. What is wrong with me?

    By Justplainme,
    • 4 replies
    • 877 views

  8. Anyone need surgeries after losing weight?

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 6 replies
    • 801 views

  9. Body may be rejecting lab band

    By Mary25,
    • 23 replies
    • 4,463 views

  10. I'm starving........

    By celestemcnair,
    • 4 replies
    • 923 views

  11. New from Philly (center city)

    By odanielle,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,030 views

  12. Post op and constipation ??

    By rose suongas,
    • 7 replies
    • 875 views

  13. Plateau

    By CC85020,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,535 views

  14. First Fill 5/7 3 cc's??

    By Rhonda63,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,087 views

  15. Lap band tax deductibility??

    By newgirl07,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,198 views

  16. Crazy Ates meet up in Vegas, January

    By Band Chick,
    • 0 replies
    • 914 views

  17. Nsv

    By losingjusme,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,345 views

  18. Anyone heard from Laurend?

    By juliegeraci,
    • 3 replies
    • 590 views

  19. How do you take meds after the fill?

    By smiseel,
    • 1 reply
    • 666 views

  20. London Lapbander visiting New York

    By Chris_London_UK,
    • 7 replies
    • 821 views

  21. Starbucks and lapbands!

    By cookielover,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,476 views

  22. F A O; Fairydust

    By toots2,
    • 8 replies
    • 979 views

  23. Any guys?

    By MDix30,
    • 2 replies
    • 704 views

  24. Pre-digested liquid protein supplements...

    By jfk,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,095 views

  25. Hey Everyone

    By forgve70x7,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,377 views

  26. Any stories of tortoise vs hare?

    By shoregirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 816 views

  27. Do I need to attend another seminar?

    By jetti,
    • 3 replies
    • 772 views

  28. FIrst Fill at TLBC - October 1st ???

    By rose suongas,
    • 5 replies
    • 617 views

  29. What was YOUR last straw?

    By puddin,
    • 70 replies
    • 5,422 views

  30. can you feel your port??

    By msmelc,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,735 views

  31. What Makes A Port Flip???

    By Lynn_Marie,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,112 views

  32. I went to the seminar

    By Beehive,
    • 12 replies
    • 881 views

  33. What's the hospital stay and off work time for removal.

    By jrrtubbs,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,551 views

  34. My port started feeling tender - 8 months out

    By beversman,
    • 3 replies
    • 649 views

  35. Might have a small band slip....

    By krlongfellow,
    • 2 replies
    • 563 views

  36. love soundtrack...

    By TheWatcher,
    • 0 replies
    • 516 views

  37. Fitday.com

    By CJQuilter,
    • 0 replies
    • 584 views

  38. *Expanding Horizons*

    By pjanes54,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,137 views

  39. Hoping for first fill on 9/10 - What's it like?

    By Sue Magoo,
    • 5 replies
    • 871 views

  40. Anyone Else?

    By Ready to Lose,
    • 2 replies
    • 544 views

  41. April Bandsters where are you?

    By Angeleyes,
    • 80 replies
    • 6,064 views

  42. What's going on?

    By sherilynn,
    • 3 replies
    • 676 views

  43. Am I going crazy? What fills the hole?

    By nkcaump,
    • 4 replies
    • 628 views

  44. Any 30somethings with major weightloss stories and bodies that bounced back?

    By shoregirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 677 views

  45. A really long plateau....

    By Kelliebelly,
    • 6 replies
    • 766 views

  46. What To Do About Belly Stretch Marks!!

    By REDGIRL,
    • 2 replies
    • 571 views

  47. Is it possible the Dr. didn't fill it right?

    By jteastside,
    • 1 reply
    • 725 views

  48. Lap Band Doc Never Heard of Fills?!?!

    By daniethegirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 828 views

  49. MORE THAN JUST THE BAND: Doing Some Headwork

    By Lap_dancer,
    • 5 replies
    • 715 views

  50. PB etiquette

    By magnolia,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,989 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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