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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. no extra skin

    By Careypea,
    • 2 replies
    • 799 views

  2. To fill or not to fill....

    By babygrl1234,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,191 views

  3. Power plate/fit vibe

    By eternal,
    • 0 replies
    • 609 views

  4. I Can Press Right Above My Belly Button And Feel A Gas Lump

    By ItsGottaGo!,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,613 views

  5. Great News!!

    By MysticstarD,
    • 4 replies
    • 792 views

  6. Ate Too Much, Swollen Now

    By NeenBand,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,271 views

  7. Any one from Albany Area?

    By Jennifur,
    • 1 reply
    • 955 views

  8. Losing Patience!!!

    By nurseamy,
    • 4 replies
    • 684 views

  9. Rough second fill

    By hlayne,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,235 views

  10. Surby in Onederland

    By Surby,
    • 4 replies
    • 470 views

  11. I've reached goal!

    By Woodys,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,511 views

  12. How much did you lose before surgery?

    By AnnaB6,
    • 3 replies
    • 808 views

  13. mother in law

    By andreerichards1,
    • 6 replies
    • 911 views

  14. Anyone Banded Who is in thier 20's

    By Jeni 85,
    • 47 replies
    • 2,741 views

  15. Did anyone else feel like this before surgery?

    By AudreyG,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,524 views

  16. anyone younger than 25 have surgery???????

    By Alizmarieo,
    • 5 replies
    • 667 views

  17. WLS Lifestyles

    By kacee,
    • 2 replies
    • 766 views

  18. Medifast Shakes, etc. - NEED ADVICE

    By mylapspirit,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,229 views

  19. 2 weeks post op, haven't lost 1 single pound

    By gettin skinny,
    • 8 replies
    • 909 views

  20. Plus Size Lingerie?

    By AshRae84,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,041 views

  21. What I like most about exercising....

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,515 views

  22. Sweating more since banding

    By mypov,
    • 2 replies
    • 565 views

  23. Bread, rice and pasta

    By Anna Banana 555,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,138 views

  24. Everyday is a winding road...

    By faithmd,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,454 views

  25. Question about complication cost

    By mandi78,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,152 views

  26. Directions from Union Station to Mississauga

    By Wheezy,
    • 2 replies
    • 618 views

  27. Everything tastes YUCKY!!!

    By wolfmaydn,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,140 views

  28. Re: Ive been searching for info and support re lap-band surgery

    By EVA,
    • 10 replies
    • 947 views

  29. Measuirng & weight food

    By Doddie63,
    • 12 replies
    • 777 views

  30. Any suggestions for the creamy stage?

    By BLUE2121,
    • 2 replies
    • 696 views

  31. Liquid diet beware!!!!

    By Laure,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,000 views

  32. Nectar Lemon Tea Protein Powder

    By Lucy,
    • 3 replies
    • 864 views

  33. Lettuce

    By chefschoon,
    • 7 replies
    • 849 views

  34. Food Question

    By kimmom,
    • 7 replies
    • 874 views

  35. calculator

    By harvinater,
    • 0 replies
    • 692 views

  36. ujury

    By debbiek1,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,311 views

  37. Allergic to band?

    By Terri-ific,
    • 6 replies
    • 977 views

  38. is this restriction???

    By dena57,
    • 6 replies
    • 784 views

  39. Pituitary adenoma

    By CAWalsh,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,986 views

  40. Need to find a dr. for my first fill

    By jvschultz,
    • 3 replies
    • 747 views

  41. Stuck feeling all of a sudden

    By Berry,
    • 3 replies
    • 706 views

  42. How long did it take for you to reach goal?

    By J2mommi,
    • 8 replies
    • 809 views

  43. Any Northern NJ's out there??

    By findingme2,
    • 83 replies
    • 7,107 views

  44. Lost Fills...

    By cosean,
    • 2 replies
    • 767 views

  45. Post Surgery Blues anyone?

    By Birchbaybander,
    • 5 replies
    • 899 views

  46. Tighter from hunger??

    By Daisalana,
    • 4 replies
    • 654 views

  47. Trip to Toronto suggestions

    By katschai,
    • 2 replies
    • 534 views

  48. Someone tell me to toughen up!!

    By badonkadonkbutt,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,285 views

  49. Support Groups

    By DIANA2005,
    • 0 replies
    • 752 views

  50. Anyone tried Butterfly Life?

    By derbygirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 789 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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