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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. Is this true????

    By dorothyb,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,625 views

  2. I took the first step!

    By rdaggett,
    • 4 replies
    • 649 views

  3. Do it alone?

    By chilipepper,
    • 3 replies
    • 555 views

  4. Do I fit the bill

    By rdaggett,
    • 6 replies
    • 778 views

  5. high bloodpressure and weight loss

    By djmath,
    • 4 replies
    • 751 views

  6. How do you pick a GOAL weight???

    By Raven5683,
    • 10 replies
    • 941 views

  7. Tell me - What's the worst thing & what's the best

    By Boomer46,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,095 views

  8. Need help posting pictures

    By kacee,
    • 7 replies
    • 650 views

  9. FIRST FILL 4 CC's and NOT FEELING FULL????? HELP

    By thestrokes,
    • 1 reply
    • 477 views

  10. Life after being banded. What's dinner with friends like?

    By guinessgirl77,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,841 views

  11. New to forum - What's the difference???

    By angelsoul,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,371 views

  12. This may be a silly question... Post Oppers

    By Savedbygrace,
    • 1 reply
    • 674 views

  13. Acid Reflux Question

    By NeenBand,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,743 views

  14. facebook anyone??

    By losingjusme,
    • 4 replies
    • 905 views

  15. I can't stop eating after my 1st fill ... help!!!!

    By jeejee,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,480 views

  16. Headaches from "red" drinks?

    By Candle,
    • 11 replies
    • 642 views

  17. F.A. O. GayleTX

    By toots2,
    • 3 replies
    • 633 views

  18. Sliming A lot

    By ragdollx19,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,185 views

  19. Very concerned about what I'm hearing and reading

    By char1954,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,566 views

  20. Banded in Germany?

    By Meekie,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,375 views

  21. Anyone else feel like their brain has been banded?

    By BRANDYK,
    • 2 replies
    • 485 views

  22. New post-ops.....what are you eating/drinking?

    By JudiM,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,886 views

  23. pouch and slippage

    By rmills,
    • 1 reply
    • 966 views

  24. LAST on, FIRST off....? Please give me hope!

    By NanaRenan,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,690 views

  25. Today is the day

    By Happyhayley15,
    • 3 replies
    • 784 views

  26. Crazy Ate Eight Days Out

    By BigHarleyGuy,
    • 9 replies
    • 863 views

  27. Question re: self-pay lap band

    By odanielle,
    • 2 replies
    • 555 views

  28. Help: Itching

    By ashley03nl,
    • 5 replies
    • 805 views

  29. Several requests for my Blog Address.......

    By JudiM,
    • 0 replies
    • 715 views

  30. Banded In Mexico

    By linscheene,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,407 views

  31. FILL Question.....

    By SimplyMe,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,134 views

  32. Burps, Belches, Hiccupps and Other Noises

    By lindaa,
    • 2 replies
    • 896 views

  33. got my date!!

    By Christie Frazer-Fernandes,
    • 1 reply
    • 652 views

  34. Band Land finally!!!!!!!!!!!

    By Sybaritic01,
    • 10 replies
    • 975 views

  35. What do you eat when you eat out?

    By SD Chick,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,183 views

  36. how much did you lose

    By andreerichards1,
    • 6 replies
    • 900 views

  37. after band before fill

    By kat44,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,111 views

  38. A question regarding restriction?

    By davethesailor,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,048 views

  39. band decision help!

    By jamietindall19,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,330 views

  40. Diabetes

    By pier13,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,283 views

  41. Trying to get back on the 'band' wagon

    By aussie_jode,
    • 3 replies
    • 736 views

  42. How much...

    By chilipepper,
    • 4 replies
    • 596 views

  43. August '07 -- Compare pre-op diets

    By Alexandra,
    • 53 replies
    • 4,309 views

  44. Mikes Hard Lemonade

    By PrincessChey,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,599 views

  45. zuchinno's Cook Bookie!

    By zuchinno,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,401 views

  46. Rash under breast relief

    By Sunshine,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,025 views

  47. Do you find it difficult not to drink with your meal?

    By luvinke,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,086 views

  48. Ok... now I am unsure

    By babeintoyland,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,703 views

  49. Pain in back of throat

    By JLB,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,801 views

  50. a support group

    By kirajh,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,172 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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