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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. What is this weird spot near my port scar?

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,841 views

  2. 7/17/07 Surgery Date!

    By unruhlyhd,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,037 views

  3. Just got banded Aug 1!

    By Kiana38,
    • 2 replies
    • 666 views

  4. Any Type 2 diabetics

    By sharon2u,
    • 1 reply
    • 650 views

  5. July Exercise Challenge

    By musicalmomma,
    • 66 replies
    • 4,725 views

  6. August is TOMORROW!!

    By Alexandra,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,006 views

  7. Too late to change Hospitals??

    By lovestoned,
    • 7 replies
    • 688 views

  8. Problems with band

    By nicamama,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,062 views

  9. Finding it hard to get all my protein in each day

    By christy071707,
    • 3 replies
    • 952 views

  10. Addiction Transfer?

    By DBAGuy,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,616 views

  11. Marchies in July

    By OH Juli,
    • 248 replies
    • 14,891 views

  12. I'm hungry

    By sharon2u,
    • 2 replies
    • 813 views

  13. Inspiration

    By Sweety,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,168 views

  14. Are any of you banders over 65?

    By sfeiner,
    • 0 replies
    • 493 views

  15. Good Luck August 2nd Crazy Ates!!!

    By JudiM,
    • 0 replies
    • 581 views

  16. Helliogast band

    By sirusman,
    • 0 replies
    • 727 views

  17. Anyone tried the "break the plateau" diet

    By late,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,306 views

  18. A-May-zing Bandits July Challenge

    By METALBAND,
    • 57 replies
    • 5,909 views

  19. I am getting my band in 4 weeks!!

    By fairydust,
    • 1 reply
    • 794 views

  20. Post Surgical Gas Pain Coming Back after Fills?

    By BRANDYK,
    • 2 replies
    • 995 views

  21. Pain after fill

    By tlmlimbrick,
    • 4 replies
    • 929 views

  22. TRS Activecare BC/BS Experience

    By sandahlia,
    • 0 replies
    • 714 views

  23. Food Coming back up or paranoid?

    By Bones08,
    • 1 reply
    • 663 views

  24. NJ doctors

    By jetti,
    • 1 reply
    • 784 views

  25. How is your weight loss in your second year....

    By Paulax,
    • 1 reply
    • 638 views

  26. how big is my band?

    By andreerichards1,
    • 0 replies
    • 507 views

  27. starving

    By bethgrove,
    • 5 replies
    • 934 views

  28. Self Payers

    By jennypoo,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,089 views

  29. Any Bandsters who are also AA's?

    By LittleBird,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,127 views

  30. Thought I shouldn't be hungry?!?

    By Leslie,
    • 9 replies
    • 890 views

  31. Are there any symptoms with pouch dilation?

    By midnightblue,
    • 17 replies
    • 8,379 views

  32. Pre Op Milk Diet

    By Dilondon,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,357 views

  33. Yoga and band: any danger of slippage?

    By Sunta,
    • 2 replies
    • 702 views

  34. uw madison fills?

    By terry r,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,704 views

  35. In need of an intervention

    By gwhite,
    • 9 replies
    • 850 views

  36. I don't know what to eat

    By short1,
    • 4 replies
    • 820 views

  37. BariatricEating.com Need Info please...

    By mylapspirit,
    • 6 replies
    • 666 views

  38. Pain around the port, please help !

    By geasjun-thai,
    • 1 reply
    • 980 views

  39. What should I Buy?

    By wanabthin,
    • 2 replies
    • 567 views

  40. 'Early Days' eating plan.

    By salena,
    • 0 replies
    • 780 views

  41. pill stuck?

    By rivekthr6,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,337 views

  42. Getting Sick On Whey?

    By WOWOX7,
    • 5 replies
    • 578 views

  43. Nutrition Seminars - anyone going tomorrow? Next week?

    By Ginger_,
    • 2 replies
    • 584 views

  44. Telemetric Easy Band

    By Babyboomer,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,629 views

  45. Banded 3 months ago and not loosing weight very quick...

    By scarlet121,
    • 7 replies
    • 809 views

  46. 4 days left

    By andreerichards1,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,127 views

  47. Anyone used Healthier Weight Centres?

    By fairydust,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,294 views

  48. Good luck to the August firsts!!

    By Alexandra,
    • 3 replies
    • 922 views

  49. How long?

    By jetti,
    • 5 replies
    • 663 views

  50. What are the recommended foods?

    By barbie2007,
    • 2 replies
    • 602 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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