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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. West Chester, Ohio looking for support buddy

    By ohiorosejanelle,
    • 0 replies
    • 591 views

  2. Esophageal spasm

    By lisah25,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,525 views

  3. small, medium, or large frame?

    By sleepyjean,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,435 views

  4. My boyfriend just told me I limit our relationship.

    By CajunCutie,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,951 views

  5. Mushies

    By susansilver,
    • 4 replies
    • 784 views

  6. Had a little fill!

    By anon,
    • 4 replies
    • 833 views

  7. Relationship Changes

    By Vwgirl66,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,327 views

  8. Question about food getting stuck...

    By CajunCutie,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,153 views

  9. Helping your skin shrink!

    By Evilah,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,101 views

  10. what if i never reach my sweet spot????

    By Paula78,
    • 5 replies
    • 614 views

  11. The Picture Thread

    By NJChick,
    • 317 replies
    • 23,527 views

  12. how long to get banded

    By marcy,
    • 1 reply
    • 693 views

  13. Upper GI

    By Iluvharleys,
    • 1 reply
    • 615 views

  14. Having Babies after the Band!

    By Danielle2649,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,333 views

  15. Banded at St. Francis

    By Evilah,
    • 5 replies
    • 945 views

  16. Insurance question...please help!

    By rabid24,
    • 10 replies
    • 649 views

  17. does it slide??

    By areellady,
    • 10 replies
    • 794 views

  18. hunger pains?

    By llowe,
    • 1 reply
    • 924 views

  19. Plastic surgeons in Houston Texas

    By Bikinigoal,
    • 1 reply
    • 941 views

  20. Does anyone else feel like an amputee?

    By louise162,
    • 7 replies
    • 913 views

  21. Don't need to do 64 ozof water per day

    By reqgoddess,
    • 1 reply
    • 646 views

  22. Where exactly do you usually get fills?

    By somethingelse,
    • 6 replies
    • 768 views

  23. ???s about first three days post lb surgery

    By CJQuilter,
    • 2 replies
    • 649 views

  24. I am SOOOO SCARED....

    By Bensmum1109,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,145 views

  25. Focus 28 Wellness products?

    By mylapspirit,
    • 0 replies
    • 695 views

  26. I'm on my way to my first fill!!!!!!!!

    By sherilynn,
    • 6 replies
    • 615 views

  27. 1st time visit to see the doc.

    By rw6229,
    • 1 reply
    • 882 views

  28. Band Removal Details

    By bbw1924,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,616 views

  29. South Carolina band support

    By emilymor,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,583 views

  30. Yes.

    By anonemouse,
    • 14 replies
    • 952 views

  31. I've reached goal!

    By Woodys,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,596 views

  32. Hair Loss Question

    By m1hocker,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,840 views

  33. How exactly is "excess weight" figured?

    By somethingelse,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,099 views

  34. Help--serious second thoughts

    By mokat76,
    • 5 replies
    • 810 views

  35. Anyone ever used Joseph M. Vitello?

    By Sparkette,
    • 0 replies
    • 886 views

  36. Maybe To-Be Bander [hopefully] QUESTION!

    By Glamourfox,
    • 6 replies
    • 889 views

  37. HELP !!!(or just listen)

    By suebaby,
    • 4 replies
    • 817 views

  38. Having a hard time!!

    By shutuplena,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,173 views

  39. Been away and not doing well

    By K@t,
    • 9 replies
    • 910 views

  40. Chat anyone????

    By Debbydo,
    • 1 reply
    • 792 views

  41. The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don?t Want You to Know About

    By sleepyjean,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,962 views

  42. This candy bar is clearly not for bandsters!

    By juno610,
    • 6 replies
    • 807 views

  43. Water Intake

    By annalesa83,
    • 6 replies
    • 870 views

  44. Food in Mexico

    By LAD,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,026 views

  45. Tonsillectomy

    By birdee,
    • 6 replies
    • 740 views

  46. Lose with Mannamay

    By mannamay,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,057 views

  47. swollen and bruised after fill?

    By fernandoandme,
    • 4 replies
    • 953 views

  48. Got to love the band

    By oldspark,
    • 4 replies
    • 856 views

  49. It's been a year!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,591 views

  50. Am I Overfilled??

    By becca77,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,352 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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