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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. Going on three years!!! Thoughts and Reflections

    By bushbaby,
    • 13 replies
    • 977 views

  2. recovery after removal

    By xcolleenerx,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,938 views

  3. new to this

    By PigsRFlying,
    • 8 replies
    • 877 views

  4. How long after surgery is pregnancy an option?

    By Jen and David,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,030 views

  5. Thanks to the waiting room buddies...

    By jojo,
    • 2 replies
    • 759 views

  6. Question?

    By juls779401,
    • 5 replies
    • 689 views

  7. just had fiil wanted to know

    By taninoz,
    • 0 replies
    • 645 views

  8. Snack Ideas--help!!!

    By SPOILED ROTTEN,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,158 views

  9. Lap Band Cost/Area

    By sweetrepose,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,039 views

  10. Date set for rebanding!

    By Alexandra,
    • 29 replies
    • 1,474 views

  11. Soy Crisps

    By kyethra,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,195 views

  12. Need help in alaska:

    By redfox,
    • 3 replies
    • 877 views

  13. Could I get someone to kick my *ss, please?

    By CanadaSunshine,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,262 views

  14. Hey April Shrinking Violets!!!

    By TracyTX,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,112 views

  15. My first fill--done May 16th-07

    By Lee4love1,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,093 views

  16. Port swelling & pain

    By ragdollx19,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,046 views

  17. College Students and the Band

    By SoapOperaStar86,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,433 views

  18. How long after your approval

    By jessicaf,
    • 1 reply
    • 607 views

  19. What have you rewarded yourself with?

    By edieparks,
    • 10 replies
    • 846 views

  20. What is my problem?!?!?!?!

    By Dianechef,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,846 views

  21. Great Book on LapBand

    By shellqueen,
    • 1 reply
    • 780 views

  22. what can YOU not eat?

    By Lucygirl,
    • 37 replies
    • 3,984 views

  23. Eat before a fill? Need quick reply!

    By househuntress,
    • 3 replies
    • 997 views

  24. Type 2 diabetic -weight loss pill???

    By Paula78,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,297 views

  25. trouble getting started

    By shoregirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 748 views

  26. acid reflux onset from liquid diet?

    By bigsexy,
    • 0 replies
    • 642 views

  27. Too Tight?

    By lisah25,
    • 9 replies
    • 990 views

  28. First Post - A Sincere Plea

    By Ross,
    • 7 replies
    • 880 views

  29. What went wrong...

    By pineska,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,490 views

  30. Shoulder pain ! HELP !!

    By mgh1965,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,912 views

  31. What was your post-op diet like?

    By hodegard,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,188 views

  32. Stomach Virus

    By Banded Bob,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,104 views

  33. Big Medicine

    By virginiann,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,159 views

  34. Heres to a new life.....

    By nulife2be,
    • 3 replies
    • 955 views

  35. Graham Cracker Eclair Cake

    By Berry,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,466 views

  36. Anyone in NW Montana with Lap-band??

    By SharronL,
    • 6 replies
    • 838 views

  37. What to bring to hotel

    By Leslie,
    • 7 replies
    • 743 views

  38. who attended lahey support group tonight

    By bestarcher,
    • 2 replies
    • 883 views

  39. I have sleep apnea! UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    By jackie506,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,752 views

  40. !!!Help Post-Op Diet!!!

    By AudreyG,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,298 views

  41. Is there a Dallas Bandsters Group?

    By aurora,
    • 3 replies
    • 907 views

  42. Feb 07 Bandsters: May Challenge

    By babygrl1234,
    • 88 replies
    • 3,370 views

  43. I'm worried about the post-surgery diet until back to normal

    By Feel2Young2B40,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,007 views

  44. Shocking TLBC news

    By susansilver,
    • 46 replies
    • 4,052 views

  45. Took a deep breath - called TLBC - booked!!!

    By Ginger_,
    • 34 replies
    • 2,025 views

  46. Sick of feel starved...starting to regret this surgery.

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,698 views

  47. the physical band

    By vinesqueen,
    • 9 replies
    • 973 views

  48. Bad breath

    By LLSibley,
    • 2 replies
    • 702 views

  49. I need some advise from long-time bandsters

    By lljpaisley,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,052 views

  50. My personal Update.

    By AZPete,
    • 9 replies
    • 893 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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