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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. Dr. Mumford

    By Jodieleigh,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,368 views

  2. Help... 14 postop tubing palpable under skin?

    By Surfin Sarah,
    • 2 replies
    • 724 views

  3. 9mls

    By mantha,
    • 0 replies
    • 910 views

  4. How long did it take...

    By musicalmomma,
    • 10 replies
    • 816 views

  5. Sleep Study

    By Chris61,
    • 2 replies
    • 613 views

  6. Fills w/BCBS Federal DFW area ANYONE??

    By ragdollx19,
    • 0 replies
    • 740 views

  7. South west support group

    By Mrs D,
    • 3 replies
    • 873 views

  8. I am so excited!!!!!!

    By short1,
    • 3 replies
    • 543 views

  9. help

    By Helen,
    • 2 replies
    • 969 views

  10. Lettuce

    By Denise,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,849 views

  11. Kinked Port

    By nursinggal,
    • 1 reply
    • 865 views

  12. Port soreness

    By adorable,
    • 2 replies
    • 829 views

  13. Lump in my throat

    By wretched_hyena,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,703 views

  14. Banded Side!

    By amberganej,
    • 1 reply
    • 820 views

  15. Tomorrow Is The Big Day!!

    By sonipez,
    • 4 replies
    • 528 views

  16. No motivation...all hopes on lapband

    By Lotsacurves,
    • 11 replies
    • 890 views

  17. Deep Creek Lake

    By nochoice,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,120 views

  18. 2nd time banders . . . what's that like?

    By judybellyband,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,281 views

  19. Moving to Florida

    By K@t,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,089 views

  20. Surgery tomorrow-any last minutes tips?!

    By BonJosie,
    • 1 reply
    • 497 views

  21. Any suggestions?

    By FarmerE,
    • 5 replies
    • 713 views

  22. how long does the band last

    By slackaction,
    • 2 replies
    • 959 views

  23. Looks like "Re-operation" for me

    By vluckey,
    • 0 replies
    • 720 views

  24. Layfayette LA

    By WWPASA,
    • 0 replies
    • 710 views

  25. Going Green

    By LYNDSY.G,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,183 views

  26. To all those getting their 1st fill

    By LeslieLee,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,609 views

  27. Questions

    By wanabthin,
    • 4 replies
    • 738 views

  28. 14 days till the big day!

    By Danielle2649,
    • 11 replies
    • 933 views

  29. New Study On Telemetrically Adjustable Band!

    By Trace Curry,
    • 2 replies
    • 774 views

  30. Esophogeal dialation

    By vluckey,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,311 views

  31. OMG, I want to CHEAT! Surgery on Tues.

    By itsuptome,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,057 views

  32. Who's had a scope???

    By vluckey,
    • 3 replies
    • 907 views

  33. Do you feel weak, faint?

    By poodlecamper,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,398 views

  34. hungry, what should I do?

    By LLSibley,
    • 1 reply
    • 622 views

  35. WV lap band surgeon

    By showboatgirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,254 views

  36. good carbs vs. bad

    By LLSibley,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,393 views

  37. Hmmm...flying..help!

    By ConSafo,
    • 2 replies
    • 468 views

  38. Off Topic--Canadian Dollar > US dollar

    By joe7777,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,518 views

  39. I need a new fill doc

    By IrmaLinda,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,035 views

  40. pic of new AP band

    By Trace Curry,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,117 views

  41. Fill doctors in Kansas?

    By kschick,
    • 2 replies
    • 785 views

  42. Something to Think About

    By Artale NY,
    • 11 replies
    • 980 views

  43. I hate the insurance people!

    By short1,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,390 views

  44. Questions, Frustrations, etc.

    By AshRae84,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,027 views

  45. New to this. Medicaid in chicago? help

    By shygirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 725 views

  46. Any strange sensations thinner?

    By Paulax,
    • 7 replies
    • 807 views

  47. Let's hear from the guys

    By diggity,
    • 2 replies
    • 748 views

  48. surgery with gallbladder removed?

    By lipgloss85,
    • 6 replies
    • 751 views

  49. Awkward Port

    By Doddie63,
    • 0 replies
    • 689 views

  50. Please read about Diet Thanks so much

    By kimmom,
    • 4 replies
    • 735 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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