Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

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. Outpatient or 1 nights stay?

    By dsrjrr,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,130 views

  2. Gaining B4 Losing?

    By wanabthin,
    • 3 replies
    • 544 views

  3. movie

    By andreerichards1,
    • 3 replies
    • 771 views

  4. Banded but not losing!!!!!

    By jrenae,
    • 6 replies
    • 843 views

  5. Situation I need help with

    By mcloser,
    • 7 replies
    • 814 views

  6. Red Raised Reaction 6 days post fill?

    By labgeek,
    • 1 reply
    • 985 views

  7. Do I need a fill????

    By nurseamy,
    • 5 replies
    • 831 views

  8. What do I tell my 10 yr old daughter?

    By Sooverit!,
    • 6 replies
    • 755 views

  9. eating before a fill?

    By bluegem,
    • 8 replies
    • 14,548 views

  10. Fill doctors in Houston - TX

    By Sofia,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,791 views

  11. I need some advice.........

    By kac,
    • 4 replies
    • 718 views

  12. Immunizations!!!

    By areellady,
    • 1 reply
    • 573 views

  13. Two days in on Optifast

    By sweetforlife,
    • 8 replies
    • 832 views

  14. No restriction so I've gone crazy

    By Cherrybomb,
    • 3 replies
    • 615 views

  15. Changing the way you eat

    By PJ57,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,122 views

  16. How to ask my doctor for the band?

    By luvli23,
    • 18 replies
    • 6,078 views

  17. foaming saliva????

    By bigbaby,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,754 views

  18. Thinking about getting the surgery!

    By Saintluver,
    • 6 replies
    • 598 views

  19. Anyone from PA and banded by Dr. Newlin?

    By plnjc,
    • 4 replies
    • 864 views

  20. Needing some advice!

    By Miranda,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,482 views

  21. There are cookies in the office

    By sweetforlife,
    • 7 replies
    • 885 views

  22. Vomit..Maybe a stupid question?

    By Phatty,
    • 1 reply
    • 557 views

  23. Females Only:Anyone have an IUD???

    By housecatgirl,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,154 views

  24. IUD is in Abdominal Cavity - what's it doing there?

    By y5clm2000,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,771 views

  25. 5 more Sleeps until Surgery...

    By peaches9,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,388 views

  26. how did the lap band effect your life

    By andreerichards1,
    • 6 replies
    • 984 views

  27. Port Location

    By Kathybad,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,736 views

  28. Susan's Solemn Silliness

    By susansilver,
    • 170 replies
    • 10,035 views

  29. What happens if you drink with a meal?

    By Hope4Life,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,190 views

  30. 2 week for fills to kick in theory???

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,417 views

  31. Every step a nail-biter

    By lotsaleg,
    • 0 replies
    • 537 views

  32. OK, Now I'm Freaking OUT!

    By musicalmomma,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,154 views

  33. Anyone gone to Disney Post Op?

    By Jobstud,
    • 4 replies
    • 671 views

  34. What are your new coping mechanisms now that you can't stuff your face???

    By blahblahblah,
    • 11 replies
    • 878 views

  35. Where are all the Mt. Pleasant Bandsters?

    By Lisa G.,
    • 6 replies
    • 659 views

  36. What are signs of erosion

    By RJB,
    • 0 replies
    • 700 views

  37. It had to happen

    By LeslieLee,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,000 views

  38. A few questions about fills and fluro

    By beckett,
    • 2 replies
    • 811 views

  39. had my band repositioned

    By elapie1879,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,707 views

  40. Questions about lapband

    By mcpunk_89,
    • 4 replies
    • 666 views

  41. Please Share - Words of Wisdom

    By wanabthin,
    • 3 replies
    • 565 views

  42. Experienced Bandsters _PBing

    By _Becca,
    • 5 replies
    • 645 views

  43. Confused and dont understand

    By kimmom,
    • 3 replies
    • 817 views

  44. Post OP follow up in Central Florida

    By beautiful,
    • 1 reply
    • 916 views

  45. What Would You Have Asked?

    By MMS,
    • 1 reply
    • 546 views

  46. Cruising while banded... and congratulate me on my one year bandiversary!

    By Paulax,
    • 5 replies
    • 649 views

  47. Has anyone EVER....

    By SimplyMe,
    • 3 replies
    • 544 views

  48. Need Some Help!!

    By christiana,
    • 3 replies
    • 747 views

  49. Coming Up On 10 Days Since Surgery - Post Op Diet Questions

    By Jobstud,
    • 9 replies
    • 934 views

  50. A psychological blow

    By WantTheBand,
    • 50 replies
    • 5,141 views

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • 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
      1. This update has no replies.
    • 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!🙏

  • Who's Online   3 Members, 0 Anonymous, 976 Guests (See full list)

  • Forum Statistics

    416,986
    Total Topics
    4,957,720
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    433,356
    Total Members
    17,126
    Most Online
    Dogs5
    Newest Member
    Dogs5
    Joined

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×