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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. Define "eating around the band"...

    By NanaRenan,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,804 views

  2. Girls Only.... Periods?!?!?!?!

    By Jeni 85,
    • 9 replies
    • 799 views

  3. Brazoria county bandsters?

    By Mert,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,225 views

  4. Fill question

    By Linda51,
    • 0 replies
    • 673 views

  5. feedback on what I ate today

    By contraband,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,728 views

  6. I found a good soy protein drink

    By prbrooksie,
    • 1 reply
    • 584 views

  7. Crazy Ates-Weight Lost

    By PigsRFlying,
    • 2 replies
    • 620 views

  8. I Am Banded!!!

    By sweetforlife,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,760 views

  9. dizzy and lightheaded

    By loli,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,416 views

  10. Nurse Practitioner doing fills?????

    By suzielondon,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,426 views

  11. Is Goal weight possible or only 50%?

    By TrimKim,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,070 views

  12. GOOD LUCK to all AUGUST 6ers 7ers 8ers.. and rest of week :)

    By clorox123,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,147 views

  13. I cannot burp

    By sweetforlife,
    • 4 replies
    • 810 views

  14. Question for those who are really restricted

    By *JASMINE*,
    • 1 reply
    • 397 views

  15. My gallbladder has been attacking me...

    By Wheetsin,
    • 10 replies
    • 815 views

  16. Im Looking for a Mexico Buddy

    By jennypoo,
    • 6 replies
    • 707 views

  17. First Fill

    By kt_999,
    • 79 replies
    • 5,415 views

  18. Saying Hello From Michigan!

    By RoseNewLife,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,186 views

  19. I start the process today!!!

    By wendy645,
    • 6 replies
    • 875 views

  20. So Totally Discouraged

    By kimsretro,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,286 views

  21. Question about the Girls! Men, Enter at your own risk!

    By labgeek,
    • 9 replies
    • 828 views

  22. Venting~I want it NOW!!!!

    By AmberWaves,
    • 4 replies
    • 668 views

  23. Extreme reflux

    By Croatica,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,622 views

  24. on the band side

    By andreerichards1,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,257 views

  25. New here and scared - need some hands to hold

    By abutterfly,
    • 9 replies
    • 757 views

  26. Pain with hunger?

    By Ariel,
    • 4 replies
    • 760 views

  27. Banded 7/17 - help, need advice

    By reconciler,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,944 views

  28. OMG...So Nervous!!!

    By TriVon1969,
    • 4 replies
    • 661 views

  29. Anyone Interested in a Virtual Walk

    By Hamster,
    • 6 replies
    • 975 views

  30. Still trying to figure out my band.

    By sherilynn,
    • 2 replies
    • 552 views

  31. Help! Bad shoulder pain

    By KarenG.,
    • 3 replies
    • 642 views

  32. Head Hunger... Aghhhh!

    By squale,
    • 3 replies
    • 622 views

  33. Update and thanks!

    By lorid,
    • 0 replies
    • 640 views

  34. Obtaining New Health Insurance After Lap Band

    By cathgr8,
    • 5 replies
    • 910 views

  35. discovered some new products

    By deniselev,
    • 2 replies
    • 955 views

  36. April '07 Bandsters: August Exercise Challenge

    By galati25,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,342 views

  37. Need a fill in Chicagoland, help.

    By mikesmom,
    • 0 replies
    • 519 views

  38. Support Groups?

    By ragdollx19,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,307 views

  39. Northern Ontario

    By QueenB,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,017 views

  40. Upset with results!

    By jacks9036,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,100 views

  41. Well this is terrifying

    By zuchinno,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,435 views

  42. Gas Pain - Can anyone relate?

    By crispypanda,
    • 2 replies
    • 545 views

  43. Bandsters, What did you eat today???

    By anon,
    • 176 replies
    • 14,238 views

  44. liquids

    By munchkincan,
    • 1 reply
    • 674 views

  45. Tried cheating--dont do it!

    By PrincessChey,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,065 views

  46. Banding On August 7th

    By Camurray30,
    • 2 replies
    • 767 views

  47. Hurting and VERY scared

    By lorid,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,102 views

  48. Swelling?

    By dduke182,
    • 2 replies
    • 864 views

  49. Vomiting blood

    By bowerbird,
    • 36 replies
    • 16,412 views

  50. Anyone get cancelled ON SURGERY DAY? If so, why?

    By NanaRenan,
    • 9 replies
    • 900 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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