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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. Need helpful answers from experienced bandsters

    By Itz Time,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,837 views

  2. Considering Lapband and have concerns

    By finallythin@34,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,117 views

  3. *April* Bandits June Challenge

    By JulieNYC,
    • 82 replies
    • 4,318 views

  4. Less and less fill as I lose weight...is this weird?

    By housecatgirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 871 views

  5. Mourning Food. I feel like a freak!

    By ragdollx19,
    • 4 replies
    • 612 views

  6. Tracking Weightloss

    By wanabthin,
    • 3 replies
    • 632 views

  7. Chickie, talk to me!!

    By lindata,
    • 6 replies
    • 737 views

  8. My Ideal Daily Food

    By Betsyjane,
    • 1 reply
    • 867 views

  9. Sincere question for super sizers

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 35 replies
    • 2,606 views

  10. Failed surgery

    By findingme2,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,411 views

  11. Liquid diet HELLLLL

    By jackie506,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,165 views

  12. Question about surgery day

    By drailog,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,255 views

  13. Weight Loss by Month

    By PigsRFlying,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,244 views

  14. Another question

    By Mellie,
    • 8 replies
    • 775 views

  15. Medicare Not Paying For Adjustments?

    By NeenBand,
    • 1 reply
    • 751 views

  16. May 06 Bandsters~July Chat!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 5 replies
    • 868 views

  17. Does Crystal Light count as water?

    By Maurdan,
    • 26 replies
    • 5,496 views

  18. Help, I think I'm eating too much...

    By BonJosie,
    • 4 replies
    • 860 views

  19. I learned to eat through the band, I am so discussed with myself

    By lmandet,
    • 5 replies
    • 969 views

  20. Aleve & Advil: DO NOT try this at home!!!!

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 32 replies
    • 7,939 views

  21. Quote For Tuesday

    By Sweety,
    • 0 replies
    • 455 views

  22. Instant Potato Soup Mix/Full liquids!!!

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,719 views

  23. Yippee!!!! I just got approved :)

    By BlueEyedBaby,
    • 1 reply
    • 504 views

  24. too MANY PERIODS!!!

    By lo2us,
    • 8 replies
    • 915 views

  25. Does this Matter?

    By wanabthin,
    • 3 replies
    • 691 views

  26. Just Starting Out - Travel Questions

    By greyeyes,
    • 8 replies
    • 742 views

  27. I'm On Mushies!!!!!!1

    By tanderson,
    • 1 reply
    • 569 views

  28. Non Supportive Family

    By PandaBear88,
    • 4 replies
    • 818 views

  29. chest pressure PAIN ~ Help!

    By sweet84732,
    • 3 replies
    • 875 views

  30. I'm hungry/Pre-op diet

    By sweetforlife,
    • 8 replies
    • 894 views

  31. L.I. Lap-Band Support Group Dinner Meeting THIS WED!

    By Ron Cusano,
    • 0 replies
    • 813 views

  32. Well, darn it all

    By bitteroldhag,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,716 views

  33. Omnipaq on a first fill?

    By BRANDYK,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,057 views

  34. Tight after flying

    By vluckey,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,155 views

  35. Over zealous????

    By aubrie,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,449 views

  36. Leg cramps - super painful!!

    By StacyinDE,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,420 views

  37. Anyone in Western Mass?

    By babs0101,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,009 views

  38. my 10k mistake

    By silry,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,808 views

  39. restriction

    By McCoyrx,
    • 3 replies
    • 630 views

  40. apples....

    By LeslieLee,
    • 5 replies
    • 934 views

  41. This Long Wait Is Takeing Me Down

    By sandy_pants,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,315 views

  42. Home and Banded!

    By saralyn,
    • 4 replies
    • 825 views

  43. first timer questions about pain/pressure

    By eric,
    • 2 replies
    • 774 views

  44. Quote Of The Day

    By Sweety,
    • 0 replies
    • 655 views

  45. Should I have another fill ?

    By Yasmina,
    • 5 replies
    • 765 views

  46. ready to give up

    By x-ray chic,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,356 views

  47. Astoria - Queens New York

    By MissNilsa,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,583 views

  48. What is the elusive "sweet spot?"

    By jacbro,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,023 views

  49. Seeing old friends but waiting to lose weight

    By fatandoverit,
    • 5 replies
    • 591 views

  50. What did you replace food with?

    By lyndseygal,
    • 6 replies
    • 653 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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