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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. Addicted to sugar and sweets!

    By dezadoo,
    • 3 replies
    • 627 views

  2. Fast Track 3 month vs 6 month diet

    By cfred,
    • 0 replies
    • 884 views

  3. Coffee in Bath

    By Mrs D,
    • 4 replies
    • 874 views

  4. Questions for Cpap users

    By princess_sophie,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,692 views

  5. please help, banded yesterday

    By minniemay,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,267 views

  6. People Magazine - 1/2 Their Size Issues

    By Superali72,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,311 views

  7. Pus from scar

    By joe7777,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,622 views

  8. White Lies

    By clarityseeker,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,245 views

  9. South west support group

    By Mrs D,
    • 1 reply
    • 826 views

  10. Evening All.

    By Finding My Feet,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,590 views

  11. Anyone Quit Smoking after Lap Band?

    By TRANAM1955,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,046 views

  12. Swollen Shut

    By confunication,
    • 28 replies
    • 4,292 views

  13. Slippage

    By Anna Banana 555,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,280 views

  14. I am Looking for a Lap-band Surgeon in Dallas,Texas

    By cleocoe,
    • 3 replies
    • 719 views

  15. I need some GET UP AND GO!! Vitamin advice?

    By waitingtiljan,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,218 views

  16. Hiatal Hernia, gastritis, esophagitis

    By Evilah,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,752 views

  17. food to avoid after a fill

    By SirGeorge,
    • 5 replies
    • 905 views

  18. Sipping your drinks

    By cfred,
    • 8 replies
    • 802 views

  19. UGH! had to get a complete unfill!

    By Sunta,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,323 views

  20. Self Pay Loan Info?

    By mandi78,
    • 3 replies
    • 541 views

  21. Time to wait

    By short1,
    • 4 replies
    • 629 views

  22. Is this a slow start??

    By Louise-n-Ohio,
    • 4 replies
    • 527 views

  23. The size of your band...

    By cfred,
    • 3 replies
    • 687 views

  24. HELP! What factors are most important in making a decision about where to go?

    By Evilah,
    • 4 replies
    • 717 views

  25. Taking Fish Oil after Banding

    By kacee,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,252 views

  26. What is the NEW lapband?

    By cosean,
    • 5 replies
    • 837 views

  27. Gallbladder or heartburn???

    By Lila,
    • 10 replies
    • 932 views

  28. Dairy troubles ???

    By AnnieBananie,
    • 3 replies
    • 725 views

  29. Should I be concerned about diet & Exercise NOW?

    By susansilver,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,326 views

  30. Hospital Group

    By labradoodle,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,043 views

  31. Post Op Diet Bandsters!

    By susansilver,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,927 views

  32. B-12 Deficiency Info

    By Daisalana,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,603 views

  33. I am so excited but a bit worried

    By kimmom,
    • 5 replies
    • 477 views

  34. Daily required protein?

    By Cookiesncream,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,044 views

  35. Losing before surgery???

    By want2lose,
    • 6 replies
    • 749 views

  36. Fill or No Fill

    By dec0578,
    • 1 reply
    • 723 views

  37. where are all the Maryland people

    By ConnieA0278,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,462 views

  38. New don't know where to start

    By somethingelse,
    • 7 replies
    • 968 views

  39. Found a cool personal blender...

    By kacee,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,012 views

  40. TV Show - I Lost It

    By ragdollx19,
    • 7 replies
    • 858 views

  41. I have a surgery date!

    By reeburgdon,
    • 5 replies
    • 553 views

  42. Let the Countdown Begin!

    By Danielle2649,
    • 4 replies
    • 609 views

  43. Is this normal?

    By blj5362,
    • 3 replies
    • 638 views

  44. Utah Dr. recommendations??

    By Ruthie,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,020 views

  45. Banded at last

    By Mert,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,727 views

  46. Pain in stomach and belching/gas for first week

    By Debra Reach,
    • 1 reply
    • 505 views

  47. Does anyone have a magic bullet?

    By mandi78,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,580 views

  48. warrenty

    By andreerichards1,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,039 views

  49. Mood Swings?!?!?!?

    By lizrbit,
    • 5 replies
    • 833 views

  50. Feel right at home here!

    By Band-aided,
    • 3 replies
    • 651 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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