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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. Sore port after fill

    By sherilynn,
    • 2 replies
    • 767 views

  2. When does the loose skin start to show up?

    By sleepyjean,
    • 5 replies
    • 648 views

  3. Better than Boullion

    By Tagger,
    • 6 replies
    • 824 views

  4. Help!!

    By ShayDee,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,489 views

  5. banded on may 4

    By brookelaney,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,753 views

  6. EEEKKK! Im so nervous!

    By Danielle2649,
    • 3 replies
    • 601 views

  7. First fill yesterday still hungry

    By stacy16,
    • 2 replies
    • 718 views

  8. long time

    By Betje,
    • 4 replies
    • 937 views

  9. Woo-Hoo! Jeans NSV

    By lisah25,
    • 2 replies
    • 763 views

  10. What is your story?

    By badonkadonkbutt,
    • 7 replies
    • 905 views

  11. First consultation today

    By Joaquin,
    • 1 reply
    • 560 views

  12. Question for banded men who were over 400lbs

    By wishiwas,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,560 views

  13. Feeling Good Enough to Look for New Honey??

    By GonnaDoIt,
    • 2 replies
    • 707 views

  14. Sharp Port Pain

    By NWJenny,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,288 views

  15. Need Fill Doc in Raton Texas (Sweetwater,Abilene,Midland,Lubbock,San Angelo)

    By Jann,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,906 views

  16. Sugar Addiction

    By White06,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,368 views

  17. I think my head is going to explode!!!

    By Sissy907,
    • 4 replies
    • 767 views

  18. First Fill 8th May

    By GC53,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,352 views

  19. bile reflux after gall bladder out?

    By kyethra,
    • 1 reply
    • 763 views

  20. Sometime in July.

    By anonemouse,
    • 1 reply
    • 611 views

  21. Banded on Monday 4/30

    By SJB,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,528 views

  22. FillCenters USA in Farmington, MO??

    By NINNYED,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,360 views

  23. What's the worst thing someone said to you?

    By annieM,
    • 215 replies
    • 14,474 views

  24. Support group for non banded spouse?

    By jbtullis,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,556 views

  25. what to eat after a fill?

    By Berry,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,158 views

  26. Chat Room

    By Berry,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,021 views

  27. Any June 2007 Bansters

    By Lynette617,
    • 4 replies
    • 974 views

  28. Dizzy (and I am only dyed blonde)

    By susansilver,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,393 views

  29. Pizzelle!!!!!

    By areellady,
    • 0 replies
    • 804 views

  30. Food monster

    By Hedwig,
    • 6 replies
    • 899 views

  31. Retaining Water

    By LJS69,
    • 5 replies
    • 811 views

  32. Dr. Glascock in Cedar Falls?

    By jackie506,
    • 0 replies
    • 864 views

  33. Advice before a fill

    By Berry,
    • 1 reply
    • 657 views

  34. is there a way for me to get banded?

    By tommy1984,
    • 9 replies
    • 858 views

  35. Another "Old Timer" With Issues

    By Carlene,
    • 42 replies
    • 4,375 views

  36. has this happen to anyone else?

    By biggiesmalls,
    • 2 replies
    • 664 views

  37. May 06 Bandsters~April Chat!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 41 replies
    • 3,096 views

  38. Introduction

    By Ewok31,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,006 views

  39. lunch at work idesa???

    By donS,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,058 views

  40. You have got to be kidding me

    By Bensmum1109,
    • 2 replies
    • 540 views

  41. Admitting you need a slight unfill

    By beachgirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,120 views

  42. I new at it all!

    By cs5646,
    • 5 replies
    • 710 views

  43. Fills--St. Clares in Dover, NJ?

    By purplemonkey,
    • 0 replies
    • 775 views

  44. Is this really a long term solution?

    By rabid24,
    • 5 replies
    • 730 views

  45. Problems w/Myplate Fitness.. anyone else?

    By Daisalana,
    • 2 replies
    • 758 views

  46. Scared after painful fill, really no-fill

    By skyeblu79,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,208 views

  47. Water

    By Careypea,
    • 4 replies
    • 613 views

  48. Pb?

    By Berry,
    • 7 replies
    • 764 views

  49. Financing Companies for Self-Pay

    By youtalk,
    • 4 replies
    • 695 views

  50. First Fill and able to eat a lot

    By liasia,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,559 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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