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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 have arrived

    By Kwalla_girl,
    • 10 replies
    • 930 views

  2. OMG!!! I have an APS Band!!

    By AudreyG,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,027 views

  3. Slipped Band... will it be ok?

    By Ruthie,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,448 views

  4. I just read "thread kills" and I'm wondering...

    By lor,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,878 views

  5. Random Question, but need opinions: tingling hands and feet

    By ashley,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,325 views

  6. The low point

    By Alexandra,
    • 35 replies
    • 3,851 views

  7. Slip symtoms

    By CHHS,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,405 views

  8. Question about liquid diet

    By alicat3924,
    • 2 replies
    • 718 views

  9. Going it alone...

    By redfox,
    • 0 replies
    • 505 views

  10. Burp...

    By tifferoni326,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,211 views

  11. Do any of you have BCBS of TN?

    By brittbritt40,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,033 views

  12. Ethnic Foods

    By Tropicana,
    • 2 replies
    • 636 views

  13. So diet or stop?

    By jayden393,
    • 0 replies
    • 568 views

  14. If something gets stuck

    By Pebbles0106,
    • 4 replies
    • 790 views

  15. A very personal question

    By Ginger_,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,365 views

  16. Summer lap-band friendly foods

    By amom,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,307 views

  17. Site help?

    By amwlady,
    • 1 reply
    • 785 views

  18. acid reflux

    By tetons,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,264 views

  19. Does My Band Need To Be Unfilled In Order To Have An Umbilical Hernia Repaired?

    By ItsGottaGo!,
    • 0 replies
    • 533 views

  20. Refilled After a Long Time Unfilled--Issues

    By fabfatgrl,
    • 1 reply
    • 905 views

  21. Down to the WIRE!!

    By Alexandra,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,303 views

  22. port in the bikini area

    By Eileen Irwin,
    • 3 replies
    • 724 views

  23. Dr.Alceves

    By ckbw,
    • 0 replies
    • 550 views

  24. Hesitant

    By eyespy,
    • 5 replies
    • 829 views

  25. 2nd fill and still no restriction (or so I think, HELP PLEASE!!)

    By jacbro,
    • 4 replies
    • 646 views

  26. Being Fat Is Almost Harder Than Losing Weight!!

    By Krystal,
    • 10 replies
    • 863 views

  27. 6 Reasons We're Not Eating Healthier

    By Daisalana,
    • 1 reply
    • 773 views

  28. Questions on foods allowed/ not tolerable

    By Pebbles0106,
    • 3 replies
    • 627 views

  29. Just banded...

    By joelapband,
    • 4 replies
    • 584 views

  30. Pre-Op List

    By Quinn,
    • 6 replies
    • 870 views

  31. Gaining

    By Berry,
    • 4 replies
    • 763 views

  32. Pregnancy

    By Chriselda,
    • 3 replies
    • 739 views

  33. in laws are coming to town - what to do??

    By losingjusme,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,833 views

  34. Would you go through this for 45 lbs??

    By HelenC,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,092 views

  35. I have a date!

    By anonemouse,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,292 views

  36. UHC's new policy on fills!?!

    By eclipse,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,551 views

  37. May Chat for NJ!!!!

    By mousecrazy,
    • 167 replies
    • 9,455 views

  38. Need Help Eating Right

    By donamarie,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,112 views

  39. Victoria's Secret Coupons

    By GayleTX,
    • 0 replies
    • 632 views

  40. *APRIL* BANDITS May Challenge

    By waterlily1072,
    • 136 replies
    • 7,410 views

  41. Dumping Syndrome

    By sherriberry,
    • 28 replies
    • 4,266 views

  42. Tanning beds and lap band

    By hummer3,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,313 views

  43. Interesting article I found this evening...

    By RKidder,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,658 views

  44. HELP- Alone in Alaska! no. DR and no info... be my lifeline!!!

    By nicklepickle,
    • 10 replies
    • 934 views

  45. Problems since surgery

    By princessrobin,
    • 2 replies
    • 916 views

  46. For those of you who can eat wraps....

    By areellady,
    • 1 reply
    • 681 views

  47. slipped band??

    By fernandoandme,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,692 views

  48. Port Replacement/relocation surgery yesterday

    By Rubyjade,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,225 views

  49. ABC -- May 2007 Chat

    By clarityseeker,
    • 43 replies
    • 2,980 views

  50. Fast Food Info

    By GayleTX,
    • 2 replies
    • 894 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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