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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 just can't tell them about the surgery

    By bd_pgx,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,344 views

  2. Sacrifice to Band God

    By edieparks,
    • 7 replies
    • 689 views

  3. What happens next? How does the process normally work?

    By jessicaf,
    • 2 replies
    • 458 views

  4. Starting support group in SK?

    By Buffie,
    • 1 reply
    • 781 views

  5. HELP! 1st, 2nd, 3rd PBs

    By hlayne,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,250 views

  6. anyone want to sponsor me please?

    By Helen,
    • 0 replies
    • 754 views

  7. mushie stage?

    By Pebbles0106,
    • 1 reply
    • 814 views

  8. Is my band too tight?

    By kbotz,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,711 views

  9. Vacation/1st fill question

    By musicalmomma,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,025 views

  10. Aussie food thread

    By susannah,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,038 views

  11. Soy Crisps

    By Pebbles0106,
    • 1 reply
    • 552 views

  12. East Texas Fill Doctor

    By anewvue,
    • 1 reply
    • 993 views

  13. Looking for a fill Dr. in Longview, Texas

    By amyelizabeth,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,859 views

  14. Port Site Not Healing

    By virginiann,
    • 4 replies
    • 884 views

  15. I Am KINKED Again!!!! and in discomfort.

    By jtrek,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,231 views

  16. Still Unhappy

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,563 views

  17. I had my first fill today

    By Lucygirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 672 views

  18. Frustrated by family...needed to vent and maybe advice?

    By FarmerE,
    • 1 reply
    • 483 views

  19. Need advice ASAP

    By hotpink_bubbles,
    • 10 replies
    • 785 views

  20. Smoker's please help

    By njwhitetail,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,117 views

  21. Band removed -- Back and feeling good

    By Alexandra,
    • 61 replies
    • 8,717 views

  22. Poll, how long until you really felt good ?

    By kimmom,
    • 7 replies
    • 603 views

  23. Tests right before surgery?

    By anonemouse,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,547 views

  24. what to bring to the hotel?

    By andreerichards1,
    • 7 replies
    • 810 views

  25. Should I be able to feel Port outside skin?

    By sweet_thang0792,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,262 views

  26. Any older 50+ men that want to chat

    By LLSibley,
    • 0 replies
    • 507 views

  27. Support

    By cookie95,
    • 4 replies
    • 756 views

  28. The NEW "I'm Fat"

    By Paulax,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,466 views

  29. Do I really need a sleep study?

    By rnkaty,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,119 views

  30. Went in for first fill..but NOOOOOO

    By areellady,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,281 views

  31. Oolong/Wu-long tea

    By chinatrain99,
    • 2 replies
    • 679 views

  32. AZBandster Brunch

    By virginiann,
    • 0 replies
    • 871 views

  33. How has your life changed

    By too much of me,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,087 views

  34. Still Left Out

    By reeburgdon,
    • 66 replies
    • 4,291 views

  35. Confused...Gas Pain vs. Gas Pain

    By chimboree26,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,021 views

  36. Plastic Surgery UK

    By katieo,
    • 46 replies
    • 4,153 views

  37. wait time for surgery?

    By amy3997,
    • 4 replies
    • 761 views

  38. Pacific Northwest Band Together Picnic

    By mychevygirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,044 views

  39. Diet pills: I don't believe that none work

    By Sunta,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,135 views

  40. Mexican Surgeons Commiting Fraud???

    By nursekathy2u,
    • 4 replies
    • 752 views

  41. Protein Supplements: GNC 54 gm Powder

    By RKidder,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,649 views

  42. fat/carb intake?

    By Berry,
    • 3 replies
    • 750 views

  43. Banded Yesturday Severe Gas Pain

    By kimmom,
    • 10 replies
    • 996 views

  44. Constipation Solutions?

    By gettin skinny,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,066 views

  45. Pre-op testing tomorrow

    By KarenB,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,026 views

  46. WASaBubbleButt and other Health Professionals

    By Johna,
    • 8 replies
    • 907 views

  47. Fill and Flying

    By househuntress,
    • 5 replies
    • 578 views

  48. lost

    By missyr,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,658 views

  49. Lean Cuisine

    By Careypea,
    • 5 replies
    • 993 views

  50. Lap-band and your significant other

    By intlservices,
    • 8 replies
    • 748 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. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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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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