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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. My port is flipped already!!

    By Shesha,
    • 34 replies
    • 5,100 views

  2. December Bandsters in april

    By ibrahem,
    • 53 replies
    • 3,227 views

  3. July Bandsters

    By anonemouse,
    • 2 replies
    • 630 views

  4. December Bandsters in January!

    By VABandster,
    • 93 replies
    • 5,816 views

  5. December Bandsters in February!

    By VABandster,
    • 129 replies
    • 8,221 views

  6. December Bandsters in March!

    By VABandster,
    • 77 replies
    • 4,870 views

  7. Peeling fingernails?

    By Betsyjane,
    • 3 replies
    • 894 views

  8. help me, guys - should I go in for an unfill ?

    By fitzgerald,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,002 views

  9. Banded at Stevens

    By Evilah,
    • 0 replies
    • 764 views

  10. Anyone else just approved by insurance?

    By Evilah,
    • 1 reply
    • 505 views

  11. Question about gas/swelling

    By anonemouse,
    • 8 replies
    • 537 views

  12. Chat????

    By Big As Life,
    • 0 replies
    • 604 views

  13. I'm slightly odd feeling in my chest.

    By davethesailor,
    • 6 replies
    • 891 views

  14. I'm booked at TLBC on May 24th

    By rosiejan25,
    • 6 replies
    • 756 views

  15. journals

    By LauraG.,
    • 1 reply
    • 721 views

  16. Real burping

    By LisaW,
    • 1 reply
    • 700 views

  17. Annoyed Annoyed Annoyed!!!!!!

    By alicat3924,
    • 2 replies
    • 716 views

  18. Mid Band or Swedish Band

    By susansilver,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,102 views

  19. caresource in OHIO

    By cindygeyes,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,849 views

  20. Tip

    By prbrooksie,
    • 2 replies
    • 686 views

  21. Tip

    By prbrooksie,
    • 0 replies
    • 612 views

  22. Tip

    By prbrooksie,
    • 0 replies
    • 490 views

  23. Weight Loss Product - Focus 28

    By prbrooksie,
    • 6 replies
    • 788 views

  24. Ch Ch Ch Ch....Changes!!!

    By Yoda,
    • 13 replies
    • 866 views

  25. I don't understand???

    By jenn6239,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,588 views

  26. MAY 4th

    By jurema,
    • 128 replies
    • 7,474 views

  27. Doesn't drinking push food thru band?

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,544 views

  28. Stretch marks from LOSING weight?

    By Bikinigoal,
    • 1 reply
    • 714 views

  29. ice cream

    By slimstacy31@bel,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,295 views

  30. Question??

    By wanabethin,
    • 3 replies
    • 753 views

  31. Living with Lap Band Book

    By Missy0224,
    • 4 replies
    • 762 views

  32. Fill Seminar June 18th

    By Mr. Yoda,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,025 views

  33. finding fill Doctors

    By iluvpalmtrz,
    • 47 replies
    • 6,695 views

  34. sussex support group

    By Mrs D,
    • 0 replies
    • 875 views

  35. OMG Im scared and freakin out...

    By Krystal,
    • 8 replies
    • 942 views

  36. Fill in the blank

    By Big As Life,
    • 12 replies
    • 826 views

  37. Tickers and signatures

    By marlynncreel,
    • 3 replies
    • 961 views

  38. Looking for a fill doctor in Middle TN...help

    By metawnny,
    • 1 reply
    • 776 views

  39. Hi I need a fill doctor in Tennessee quick

    By bkwalling,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,255 views

  40. Heparin Question???

    By mannamay,
    • 30 replies
    • 2,230 views

  41. Prior to having a blood test done..

    By Phatty,
    • 2 replies
    • 760 views

  42. health care lying to me

    By andreerichards1,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,334 views

  43. possibly flipped port???

    By x-ray chic,
    • 1 reply
    • 800 views

  44. Credible Research Materials On Banding and Related Issues

    By Cat,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,009 views

  45. Feet size

    By Careypea,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,260 views

  46. Docs in Oregon to do a fill?

    By Patty G,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,837 views

  47. Banded but not losing weight

    By Rainbow Days,
    • 64 replies
    • 6,861 views

  48. When does the pain on port site subside?

    By Autumn444,
    • 7 replies
    • 724 views

  49. I Started Nutrasystem! Stupid?

    By Marissa424,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,921 views

  50. Fresh Strawberries

    By haswhit,
    • 3 replies
    • 844 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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