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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!

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  1. After Fill Routine

    By sherilynn,
    • 1 reply
    • 657 views

  2. Married with children......

    By Lynette617,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,088 views

  3. Horrible Awful!!!!!!

    By areellady,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,163 views

  4. Yippeeeeeee

    By musicalmomma,
    • 8 replies
    • 821 views

  5. Help! Need advise!

    By Careypea,
    • 10 replies
    • 890 views

  6. Camping -- what to eat??

    By greyhounder,
    • 6 replies
    • 954 views

  7. Need a 'Fill' doctor in Santa Clarita, Ca. area.

    By LeAnn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,010 views

  8. did you have to lose some weight in order to be approved by insurance?

    By CheriCline,
    • 4 replies
    • 653 views

  9. Aigb

    By Joaquin,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,047 views

  10. close to goal...

    By hopefull,
    • 2 replies
    • 801 views

  11. Storm Stories!

    By Victoriana,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,343 views

  12. Ticker Time

    By pennst8er,
    • 5 replies
    • 823 views

  13. Vitamin Deficiency

    By ShirleyBee,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,702 views

  14. on regular food...question..

    By JA4602,
    • 6 replies
    • 930 views

  15. standing on a steep mountain teetering both ways now

    By jackie506,
    • 10 replies
    • 689 views

  16. Very Easy Dessert Type Food

    By blj5362,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,399 views

  17. Glass of wine?

    By gettin skinny,
    • 7 replies
    • 839 views

  18. Burping

    By DRIVER,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,242 views

  19. Girls with facial hair?

    By TheLid,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,683 views

  20. The Lowest BMI

    By youtalk,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,575 views

  21. Sz 10

    By blj5362,
    • 11 replies
    • 807 views

  22. I need some support!!!!!!!

    By Paula78,
    • 2 replies
    • 648 views

  23. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By 2bthinagn,
    • 1 reply
    • 580 views

  24. scared to death

    By missyr,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,175 views

  25. what is your daily caloric goal?

    By demmemoon,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,808 views

  26. Dr. Stewart in Denton Texas

    By itsteri,
    • 0 replies
    • 915 views

  27. Life After Banding for Industrial Worker

    By michelle lowrey,
    • 1 reply
    • 502 views

  28. Tired

    By alicat3924,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,557 views

  29. buldge where port is ?

    By crphoneguy,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,034 views

  30. MMMMM love them protein shakes...!

    By MoosewithBand,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,981 views

  31. Am I too tight?

    By louise162,
    • 2 replies
    • 786 views

  32. Low Iron Levels

    By sarabluebell,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,533 views

  33. on the news tonight

    By andreerichards1,
    • 2 replies
    • 692 views

  34. Welcome back all the early May banders

    By LeslieLee,
    • 4 replies
    • 464 views

  35. Vitamins?? What do you take??

    By NurseWiggins,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,954 views

  36. Strange feeling in my port

    By November Lily,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,049 views

  37. Tomorrow Is My Consult!!!!

    By Bashfulcoyote,
    • 5 replies
    • 770 views

  38. March '07 Bandsters Union

    By TheCascadian,
    • 148 replies
    • 9,662 views

  39. Barium issues

    By Bandedbut,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,867 views

  40. 1st Fill - Liquids for 2 Weeks!!!!!!

    By davethesailor,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,259 views

  41. lab band support meeting

    By ladyvase,
    • 5 replies
    • 898 views

  42. Myocel product label???

    By ragdollx19,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,130 views

  43. I live in North West Mississppi

    By Lee4love1,
    • 40 replies
    • 4,422 views

  44. must get a fill

    By taninoz,
    • 0 replies
    • 736 views

  45. Needing Guidance from experienced bandsters!!

    By ELoo,
    • 3 replies
    • 555 views

  46. May 4th Banders, Off We Go!

    By Cat,
    • 7 replies
    • 687 views

  47. What issues should I tell my doctor to get approved...?

    By youtalk,
    • 10 replies
    • 9,018 views

  48. Sydney Doctor

    By MzAngel,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,931 views

  49. Money a Concern

    By SBeezley1,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,045 views

  50. Just right vs. too tight

    By lins12,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,517 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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