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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. I am curious about protein

    By banditgina,
    • 4 replies
    • 756 views

  2. slippage

    By rmills,
    • 1 reply
    • 835 views

  3. New AP Band and Port size

    By EVA,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,810 views

  4. Wikipedia Entry on Adjustable Gastric Band

    By Bejeweled,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,132 views

  5. Youngstown/Warren OHIO fill doctor

    By JulieSlu,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,022 views

  6. Happy Birthday!!!!

    By Rhonda39,
    • 0 replies
    • 451 views

  7. Not sure if my fill was too tight or I do not know what full is?

    By TRANAM1955,
    • 4 replies
    • 628 views

  8. I need some advice

    By bhabydoll,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,637 views

  9. ABC - June 07 chat

    By jekbird,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,188 views

  10. Nsv!!!!

    By cyndilou29,
    • 6 replies
    • 716 views

  11. I'm banded....owwwww!

    By sonipez,
    • 8 replies
    • 669 views

  12. Band Slippage?

    By ralheit,
    • 3 replies
    • 928 views

  13. Any Banders In Their 20s's????

    By Alsgyrl,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,433 views

  14. What causes erosion?

    By valzie,
    • 0 replies
    • 597 views

  15. Papya & Meat Tenderizer

    By FELICIA17,
    • 3 replies
    • 702 views

  16. Strong Negative Emotional Reaction to Band

    By ConSafo,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,805 views

  17. Wow Frozen Baby Food!

    By Bobberts_Mom,
    • 3 replies
    • 900 views

  18. Bulemic state of mind?

    By laralynn86,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,883 views

  19. Feb Bandsters June Challenge

    By babygrl1234,
    • 143 replies
    • 9,070 views

  20. Gas... why doesn't it go away???

    By Lady Libra,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,067 views

  21. advice on refill after complications

    By LuckyGirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 853 views

  22. No Fill Bandsters

    By kadrianmatthews,
    • 7 replies
    • 872 views

  23. Vehicle crash with moose - Abdominal contusions

    By RKidder,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,069 views

  24. My band was removed

    By Guest j. lynn,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,275 views

  25. maintain weight

    By jess-band4/06,
    • 6 replies
    • 983 views

  26. Found some fun snack holders!!!

    By kacee,
    • 7 replies
    • 950 views

  27. cheesy black bean burger review

    By areellady,
    • 0 replies
    • 986 views

  28. It's my bandiversary!!

    By housecatgirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 821 views

  29. Need help finding a doctor that accepts medicaid?

    By shygirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,095 views

  30. Lap Band Local

    By luvthelord,
    • 1 reply
    • 822 views

  31. 10 lbs.....to get approved!

    By jayden393,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,229 views

  32. What does this mean?

    By petag21,
    • 4 replies
    • 619 views

  33. First Fill

    By llowe,
    • 3 replies
    • 524 views

  34. New NSV's

    By picardy3,
    • 2 replies
    • 815 views

  35. Has anyone slipped up on the liquid stage?

    By aussie,
    • 6 replies
    • 574 views

  36. Has anyone else ever had a port flip ?

    By paulk,
    • 2 replies
    • 920 views

  37. After Fill Bruised. Normal??

    By ibchelle76,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,481 views

  38. How Do the Guys Do It?????

    By my_genre,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,437 views

  39. I'm a happppppy girl!!!!

    By waitingtiljan,
    • 5 replies
    • 659 views

  40. Details of fills please

    By Bobberts_Mom,
    • 6 replies
    • 655 views

  41. It Works!!!!

    By susansilver,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,950 views

  42. How much food can you eat after being baned

    By mommy2kyler,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,270 views

  43. Help, I'm not sure if I'm too tight!

    By timeforchange,
    • 1 reply
    • 901 views

  44. Don't know what to do!!!

    By gwhite,
    • 2 replies
    • 461 views

  45. Stomach ache after fill anyone??

    By jlynn,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,134 views

  46. True Lemon, True Lime, True Orange

    By jmarruda,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,019 views

  47. Your favorite banded breakfast.....

    By Paulax,
    • 85 replies
    • 6,908 views

  48. OMG my date is set

    By Texas_Mom_5573,
    • 6 replies
    • 850 views

  49. I can't believe I made it to ONEderland!!!

    By Sunta,
    • 12 replies
    • 852 views

  50. medic alert braclet or necklace

    By Donna D,
    • 37 replies
    • 3,262 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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