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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. I wish I had known...

    By wanabthin,
    • 8 replies
    • 942 views

  2. Help again!

    By snowangel,
    • 4 replies
    • 942 views

  3. chest pain after fill?

    By girlinnyc,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,770 views

  4. Sick of It

    By TENGAL,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,230 views

  5. petition to make it easier in the uk to have life changing surgery

    By liz2007,
    • 1 reply
    • 860 views

  6. After a fill, do you ever feel........

    By zackeysmom,
    • 7 replies
    • 839 views

  7. PCOS and lap band

    By SElaine,
    • 33 replies
    • 4,948 views

  8. Frustrated....

    By jfran,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,352 views

  9. Suggestions on filling out the packet

    By playmate2b,
    • 3 replies
    • 752 views

  10. Not where i want to be

    By joe7777,
    • 7 replies
    • 864 views

  11. Looking for fill doctors in Western Canada...

    By gurlygirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,152 views

  12. How do you get enough fiber to help with elimination?

    By Painter Girl,
    • 9 replies
    • 883 views

  13. Something to Fill up with (Food)

    By kacee,
    • 1 reply
    • 734 views

  14. Anyone been Banded by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in Monterrey?

    By junglejim,
    • 1 reply
    • 615 views

  15. Looking for lapbanders from Dr. A. Rodriguez of Monterrey, Mexico

    By jkeirn,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,049 views

  16. Any banded chefs or kitchen workers out there?

    By Yoda,
    • 6 replies
    • 818 views

  17. 6am tomorrow!

    By KarenG.,
    • 2 replies
    • 593 views

  18. Pregnancy question

    By Careypea,
    • 5 replies
    • 626 views

  19. help asap: I am so tired

    By mikesmom,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,343 views

  20. Need Mexico fill?

    By Dee J,
    • 0 replies
    • 575 views

  21. Need partner to go to Mexico

    By Dee J,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,009 views

  22. Look for Fill Doctor with Fluro in California

    By robynleem,
    • 0 replies
    • 668 views

  23. Weight gain after liquids?

    By bscott3,
    • 1 reply
    • 604 views

  24. Still having restriction after fill removal

    By higgij,
    • 4 replies
    • 819 views

  25. Not the port but the band area sore from fill ?

    By kimmom,
    • 2 replies
    • 596 views

  26. Complications/bulge On Left Side Of Band

    By EBS,
    • 0 replies
    • 754 views

  27. pain in shoulder

    By aluckygem,
    • 1 reply
    • 642 views

  28. Feelings of entitlement

    By Alexandra,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,957 views

  29. My 2 daughters and my sister got lap band in the same day. ITS GREAT!!

    By CINDY BATES,
    • 1 reply
    • 543 views

  30. Fill Doctor in Oklahoma City

    By jadadopt,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,194 views

  31. how much fill at once....

    By Merced,
    • 2 replies
    • 921 views

  32. choking in your sleep

    By DeniseG,
    • 12 replies
    • 9,889 views

  33. Eating at work

    By SuperKawaii,
    • 2 replies
    • 582 views

  34. Still no restriction????????

    By seminole,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,186 views

  35. Which vitamin?

    By anonemouse,
    • 33 replies
    • 2,590 views

  36. Advice on Heartburn

    By kleta,
    • 0 replies
    • 468 views

  37. Emotions going CRAZY!!

    By tlambright1986,
    • 6 replies
    • 638 views

  38. Bank to Bay 5K in Tacoma

    By ShellMarr,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,095 views

  39. Ten years with the Lap Band

    By deelooka,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,061 views

  40. Fill doctors

    By Valentinebaby,
    • 0 replies
    • 669 views

  41. Regarding pre-banding psych eval--what did you say?

    By Qvrfullmidwife,
    • 7 replies
    • 724 views

  42. Nurse Practioner in Marysville, WA

    By grateful,
    • 0 replies
    • 804 views

  43. Anyone Been Banded For 5 Years Or Longer?

    By Sooverit!,
    • 1 reply
    • 500 views

  44. Continually cheating

    By Rubyjade,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,106 views

  45. spouse not supportive

    By valzie,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,587 views

  46. LAP-BAND? Advanced Platform in USA - any news on announcement?

    By judybellyband,
    • 7 replies
    • 986 views

  47. bps

    By andreerichards1,
    • 5 replies
    • 760 views

  48. Continuing heartburn after unfill - why?

    By Maryland,
    • 0 replies
    • 984 views

  49. Warning to everyone

    By Band-aided,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,840 views

  50. Almost there

    By short1,
    • 4 replies
    • 741 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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