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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. Young and banded

    By bandedincincy,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,605 views

  2. Women Compared to Men

    By Cmstant,
    • 9 replies
    • 947 views

  3. Who was banded January 2005

    By Esmeralda,
    • 0 replies
    • 464 views

  4. Is Age A Problem?

    By Sonata,
    • 9 replies
    • 921 views

  5. 12 hrs from right now

    By 2big4owngood,
    • 1 reply
    • 743 views

  6. Totally unfilled and still tight!!

    By mrshippie,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,042 views

  7. Im Stuck!!!

    By lindalighter?,
    • 3 replies
    • 717 views

  8. How much do you eat?

    By DBAGuy,
    • 48 replies
    • 4,786 views

  9. Confused?? about liquids

    By mckelmer,
    • 3 replies
    • 635 views

  10. I am the second for the 16th

    By rosie2toes,
    • 5 replies
    • 723 views

  11. New at this!!

    By cheyncarsmommy,
    • 1 reply
    • 755 views

  12. I'ts a Secret

    By Essence36,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,794 views

  13. July 2007 Bandsters

    By Lynette617,
    • 75 replies
    • 7,020 views

  14. Making walking less painful

    By Darragha,
    • 0 replies
    • 528 views

  15. How much??

    By ragdollx19,
    • 6 replies
    • 811 views

  16. What's Next?

    By sc2va,
    • 2 replies
    • 904 views

  17. Mornings?

    By clc1968,
    • 3 replies
    • 727 views

  18. Can you hear me screaming YIPEE!!!!

    By claramae,
    • 3 replies
    • 643 views

  19. pills!!! ---please asap

    By joe7777,
    • 8 replies
    • 833 views

  20. Taking Metformin

    By Jodieleigh,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,432 views

  21. Need Help!

    By Vivi,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,516 views

  22. Looking for fill Doc in Utah

    By IneedMajorHelp,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,048 views

  23. Stretching pouch?

    By too much of me,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,108 views

  24. Swollen feet

    By LJBravado,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,615 views

  25. I live in Kansas, reasearching banding NOW WHAT?

    By TracyinKS,
    • 32 replies
    • 3,367 views

  26. Surgery to be delayed

    By Qvrfullmidwife,
    • 4 replies
    • 574 views

  27. Scuba Diving?????????????

    By Kristi Renfroe,
    • 2 replies
    • 924 views

  28. Pre-Op Phase Question

    By TabithaH,
    • 5 replies
    • 853 views

  29. Band slipping

    By Shleb,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,507 views

  30. What can I snack on ?

    By g curtis,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,902 views

  31. Moving to soft!!!

    By sweetforlife,
    • 2 replies
    • 689 views

  32. Looking for people banded June21/07

    By LT1,
    • 2 replies
    • 632 views

  33. Breathing Deeply

    By MissNilsa,
    • 8 replies
    • 847 views

  34. Do you know ANYONE banded before 2001?

    By 7thangel,
    • 10 replies
    • 930 views

  35. Stomach surgeries save lives, studies find!

    By Josette,
    • 0 replies
    • 533 views

  36. Nervous!

    By Careypea,
    • 4 replies
    • 620 views

  37. Did you or didn't you...

    By MissMom24,
    • 13 replies
    • 897 views

  38. Carnation instant breakfast giving me gas

    By short1,
    • 5 replies
    • 12,200 views

  39. Where does the food stick at??

    By Mischievous1,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,107 views

  40. ~ Too tight after 4 years of being banded ~

    By freebutterfly,
    • 1 reply
    • 718 views

  41. HELP...urgent advice needed

    By Jeanniepenini,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,093 views

  42. What type of "diet plan" did your doc give you?

    By tm1019,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,257 views

  43. August 31 w/ Dr. Otriz... anyone else?

    By Liz1531,
    • 8 replies
    • 908 views

  44. 100 lbs I did it !!!!!!!!!!

    By Chris_NJ,
    • 29 replies
    • 1,698 views

  45. Any banders from Maine??

    By Shleb,
    • 2 replies
    • 473 views

  46. Finally!

    By poohlvr,
    • 13 replies
    • 915 views

  47. I'm not doing good...at all!

    By hammer1,
    • 4 replies
    • 720 views

  48. A few questions about restriction

    By jacbro,
    • 3 replies
    • 513 views

  49. I found a good Soy Protein Drinks

    By prbrooksie,
    • 3 replies
    • 732 views

  50. Trader Joes Lime Chicken Burgers

    By lisah25,
    • 7 replies
    • 883 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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