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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!

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  1. Holy Cow!

    By Chickie,
    • 9 replies
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  2. anyone had this problem?

    By speina,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,140 views

  3. Yeah Baby Yeah!

    By yukaputz,
    • 5 replies
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  4. Wooooohooooo!!

    By jayden393,
    • 2 replies
    • 653 views

  5. 2nd Surg this time Gallbladder

    By txbecca,
    • 4 replies
    • 904 views

  6. Would you give them a chance again?

    By Lee4love1,
    • 10 replies
    • 853 views

  7. Dec bandester

    By tammy vankirk,
    • 7 replies
    • 783 views

  8. Anyone going?

    By Miranda,
    • 2 replies
    • 767 views

  9. Help Me, I'm turning into a Snackasaurus!!

    By Mischievous1,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,108 views

  10. Do you eat ice?

    By late,
    • 5 replies
    • 771 views

  11. Did your insurance cover your lap-band?

    By mommy2kyler,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,948 views

  12. Yessss!!!

    By Alexandra,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,201 views

  13. Mushie Stage Woes

    By musicalmomma,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,514 views

  14. Head hunger - how do you deal with it?

    By Cherrybomb,
    • 3 replies
    • 581 views

  15. Is it 30 minutes after a meal?

    By cfred,
    • 8 replies
    • 630 views

  16. How Long Until First Fill

    By lexy,
    • 8 replies
    • 777 views

  17. Dr A. Rodriguez

    By kleta,
    • 0 replies
    • 517 views

  18. Packer-land

    By lindaa,
    • 0 replies
    • 828 views

  19. 103 temp horrible diarrhea...whats wrong?

    By missjess,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,403 views

  20. Hooka ?

    By Pebbles0106,
    • 7 replies
    • 788 views

  21. Port Pain?

    By ConSafo,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,658 views

  22. BID...Anyone?

    By tracew,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,749 views

  23. Has anyone new fallen in Love with you--since dropping the weight?

    By Lee4love1,
    • 2 replies
    • 690 views

  24. A.M. Restriction vs. P.M. Restriction

    By sherilynn,
    • 2 replies
    • 562 views

  25. What helps you deal with cravings?

    By annieM,
    • 6 replies
    • 770 views

  26. No liquids while you eat???

    By Northern Mist,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,155 views

  27. banded thurs and hungry!!

    By Helen,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,122 views

  28. Tomorrow's Cookouts

    By OH Juli,
    • 5 replies
    • 753 views

  29. Do you now get looks from Younger People?

    By Lee4love1,
    • 2 replies
    • 528 views

  30. Somebody, please kill me.

    By vixie,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,874 views

  31. Scar Med's

    By bandanna,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,642 views

  32. Please explain difference between working and stuck (food)

    By Oilburner,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,151 views

  33. Eating too much

    By Gummiebear,
    • 5 replies
    • 932 views

  34. I have been approved by both!

    By short1,
    • 5 replies
    • 701 views

  35. Something bad's going on

    By YankeesFan,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,433 views

  36. It's All About Balance

    By chimboree26,
    • 10 replies
    • 895 views

  37. Post-Op Visit

    By virginiann,
    • 75 replies
    • 6,547 views

  38. Long Island Lap-Band Support Group Meeting 7/11

    By Ron Cusano,
    • 0 replies
    • 634 views

  39. Can you still Vomit if get the Flu?

    By gaut,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,576 views

  40. Happy Independence Day

    By bandanna,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,038 views

  41. I Finally Made It To Bandland........

    By Sweety,
    • 9 replies
    • 692 views

  42. Heartburn Pain ?

    By Kelsy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,219 views

  43. Does You Mobile Work In Monterrey(alltel)???

    By jdhj861jr,
    • 3 replies
    • 740 views

  44. Wheezing and Gurgling

    By sirguy@cox.net,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,420 views

  45. Weight Loss BEFORE the Band

    By Jeanee,
    • 0 replies
    • 489 views

  46. Port Pain

    By Mellie,
    • 3 replies
    • 621 views

  47. Fill doctor in Seattle Washington Area

    By Sadiegirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,345 views

  48. Fluro (sp?) fill question...

    By musicalmomma,
    • 5 replies
    • 914 views

  49. Where's my Saline gone??

    By Mastiff Mum,
    • 4 replies
    • 845 views

  50. Help in Ohio!-again

    By bbw1924,
    • 6 replies
    • 955 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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