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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. questions about pb/slime and slow loss

    By genabeebs,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,028 views

  2. Need your help

    By TAB,
    • 6 replies
    • 926 views

  3. What's the difference between PBing and Vomiting?

    By mypov,
    • 2 replies
    • 827 views

  4. Do you keep getting your band adjusted foreve

    By JodyG,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,074 views

  5. How often do problems occur?

    By PigsRFlying,
    • 2 replies
    • 774 views

  6. Surgery Financing...good/bad experiences?

    By Cassy,
    • 0 replies
    • 579 views

  7. cravings- monthly

    By ljgnorth,
    • 5 replies
    • 967 views

  8. 11 days after surgery and eating normally

    By rachel,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,477 views

  9. Post Op Appt.

    By Sweety,
    • 2 replies
    • 936 views

  10. Wow....hurt! What is this?

    By SimplyMe,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,076 views

  11. I Did It Today

    By Fairiefyre,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,167 views

  12. Freaking out pre-op

    By tori,
    • 11 replies
    • 811 views

  13. Spastic Esophagus BEFORE Surgery ?

    By coltonwade,
    • 3 replies
    • 948 views

  14. Upcoming 3rd Annual Canadian Bandster Bash...

    By munjacake,
    • 33 replies
    • 2,607 views

  15. Second Fill - don't feel any different

    By susansilver,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,363 views

  16. Can stretching your pouch cause a backache?

    By derbygirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,060 views

  17. Pain after I eat, in left side under breast....

    By JA4602,
    • 13 replies
    • 7,829 views

  18. What do I wear, day of Surgery???

    By peaches9,
    • 5 replies
    • 669 views

  19. I Am Out Of Controle!!!

    By JJB,
    • 4 replies
    • 660 views

  20. Experienced Bansters-Question about Hair Loss

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 10 replies
    • 875 views

  21. thinking about lap-band in orlampa...

    By staindgal,
    • 0 replies
    • 610 views

  22. What was the last straw?

    By fatandoverit,
    • 42 replies
    • 3,250 views

  23. South west Support group

    By Mrs D,
    • 1 reply
    • 893 views

  24. to: LeslieLee,

    By peaches9,
    • 1 reply
    • 602 views

  25. Do We Need Protein Drinks?

    By elm65,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,174 views

  26. Chronicles of Cloe!!!!!

    By Yoda,
    • 510 replies
    • 25,428 views

  27. Loving This Forum

    By LIGHT ER NYC,
    • 0 replies
    • 756 views

  28. Anyone else out there?

    By canuckswan,
    • 5 replies
    • 545 views

  29. Odd reaction after surgery?

    By anonemouse,
    • 6 replies
    • 699 views

  30. Pita??

    By jhaywa11,
    • 1 reply
    • 740 views

  31. Do i need an unfill?

    By joe7777,
    • 11 replies
    • 939 views

  32. Lap Band & By Pass

    By Gloria,
    • 2 replies
    • 713 views

  33. Is it possible to pb and still need a fill?

    By crabcake,
    • 6 replies
    • 661 views

  34. To those who are succeeding: What are the Critical Success Factors?

    By eGomer,
    • 2 replies
    • 756 views

  35. casseroles?

    By kyethra,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,008 views

  36. Dr. B. Nola

    By Annette47,
    • 30 replies
    • 2,899 views

  37. Alcohol?

    By FarmerE,
    • 3 replies
    • 760 views

  38. No fills needed

    By bigshow81,
    • 4 replies
    • 561 views

  39. Fill and follow doctors in North or South Carolina ?

    By bonjeanie,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,221 views

  40. Just banded - less painful than my childbirth experience

    By mommiranda,
    • 3 replies
    • 650 views

  41. Confusion Re: Cost Of Fills

    By pkr914,
    • 6 replies
    • 930 views

  42. nuts

    By oreokitty,
    • 2 replies
    • 781 views

  43. She purposly sabatoged me!!!!

    By deanna,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,543 views

  44. Laurend, how did it go?

    By annieM,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,247 views

  45. Almost there...

    By distant0098,
    • 1 reply
    • 821 views

  46. Cipro capsules...

    By liberattor,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,050 views

  47. What causes slippage?

    By Cherrybomb,
    • 0 replies
    • 868 views

  48. Goodbye C-Pap!!!

    By StacyinDE,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,068 views

  49. Eleven Months

    By mylapspirit,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,000 views

  50. Don'ts?

    By Band Chick,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,104 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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