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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!

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  1. Questions????????

    By robbieintn,
    • 4 replies
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  2. newbie

    By Christie Frazer-Fernandes,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,302 views

  3. Fears, hope, thinking and more thinking

    By princess_sophie,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,038 views

  4. Sharp pain in chest

    By rodamesi,
    • 2 replies
    • 787 views

  5. If you are a self payer like me....

    By edieparks,
    • 4 replies
    • 567 views

  6. Pain above pouch when eat/drink?

    By GonnaDoIt,
    • 21 replies
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  7. Insurance

    By newdawnings,
    • 1 reply
    • 932 views

  8. Travel 3 to 4 day for your JOB

    By Tony,
    • 3 replies
    • 674 views

  9. Help yourself.??

    By oldspark,
    • 4 replies
    • 623 views

  10. PBS Video

    By eyespy,
    • 4 replies
    • 939 views

  11. Can anyb iody give me food ideas?

    By tnix,
    • 4 replies
    • 877 views

  12. starting over

    By Tess L,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,000 views

  13. Why Not Gastric Bypass?

    By sasha,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,453 views

  14. Please Help! Can I still have LPS if........

    By brehere,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,083 views

  15. MAJOR back pain

    By ontheway,
    • 0 replies
    • 779 views

  16. What was it like ?

    By kimmom,
    • 5 replies
    • 796 views

  17. what to wear???

    By LeslieLee,
    • 11 replies
    • 954 views

  18. im taking the plunge

    By taninoz,
    • 3 replies
    • 615 views

  19. problems eating

    By princessrobin,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,232 views

  20. Any good tricks to get you through the tough "I WAANNA EAT times"??

    By katspaww,
    • 2 replies
    • 709 views

  21. Mexico surgery, maybe? Aftercare/fills E. TN?

    By princess_sophie,
    • 8 replies
    • 821 views

  22. Pre-op

    By LeslieLee,
    • 42 replies
    • 3,000 views

  23. July 2005 bandsters check in here....

    By piercedqt78,
    • 14 replies
    • 905 views

  24. I've been unfilled for a week and have LOST 1.5 pounds!!!

    By Sunta,
    • 5 replies
    • 812 views

  25. Eating out of boredom

    By Banded Bob,
    • 5 replies
    • 912 views

  26. Haven't been here in a while

    By juliegeraci,
    • 7 replies
    • 877 views

  27. Weird symptoms of being to tight?

    By Becky Lambert,
    • 40 replies
    • 13,707 views

  28. Questions re STD post-op

    By AZgal,
    • 2 replies
    • 821 views

  29. when food gets stuck

    By magnolia,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,269 views

  30. Cincinnati, Ohio- Jewish Weight Management

    By ohiorosejanelle,
    • 1 reply
    • 804 views

  31. Medicines

    By annielkd,
    • 2 replies
    • 603 views

  32. UnFilled vs. UnBanded

    By zrfhnbc,
    • 3 replies
    • 835 views

  33. Question about pureed meat

    By mandi78,
    • 2 replies
    • 745 views

  34. Need to get my BMI down...ASAP!!!!

    By Kimmie,
    • 9 replies
    • 976 views

  35. Passport problems

    By marlynncreel,
    • 2 replies
    • 561 views

  36. a third of the way!

    By lizrbit,
    • 4 replies
    • 705 views

  37. Ask me

    By oldspark,
    • 3 replies
    • 566 views

  38. surgeryloans.com

    By kingsgirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 598 views

  39. Where to find Arizona Peach Diet Iced Tea in Powder Form?

    By prepster,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,577 views

  40. HelP!!! Bathroom problem

    By natedogg7171,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,442 views

  41. Life with LeslieLee

    By LeslieLee,
    • 48 replies
    • 2,826 views

  42. Hungry all of the sudden...

    By cfred,
    • 5 replies
    • 614 views

  43. Cincinnati, Ohio- Jewish Weight Management

    By ohiorosejanelle,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,275 views

  44. Avoiding high-calorie foods at picnics

    By LoriPA,
    • 1 reply
    • 811 views

  45. two new foods

    By Kathi,
    • 2 replies
    • 917 views

  46. Another good reason to eliminate soft drinks

    By GayleTX,
    • 2 replies
    • 839 views

  47. Anyone had an adult umbilical hernia?

    By Fauxnaif,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,530 views

  48. Please Read* Leak Omnipaque

    By jesces,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,925 views

  49. Dallas Area Anyone??

    By isabellesma,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,461 views

  50. Gurgling

    By jennelle,
    • 2 replies
    • 892 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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