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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. Doing a dance!!!Hit 40lbs

    By msrobby73,
    • 7 replies
    • 708 views

  2. Protein Drink ?

    By weightingtolose,
    • 6 replies
    • 931 views

  3. 3 questions

    By Keluliana,
    • 4 replies
    • 974 views

  4. New Bander

    By smyly,
    • 2 replies
    • 780 views

  5. Ok, I think I'm back...

    By JamesA,
    • 4 replies
    • 755 views

  6. AP Bandits

    By Goannabanda,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,658 views

  7. Top 10 Foods from Mayo Clinic

    By LoriPA,
    • 1 reply
    • 996 views

  8. Hungry After 1st Fill

    By tnix,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,282 views

  9. Why Lapband??

    By KellyB13,
    • 6 replies
    • 798 views

  10. Waiting to hear how you are Susan!

    By LeslieLee,
    • 1 reply
    • 551 views

  11. Help!

    By 396power,
    • 2 replies
    • 686 views

  12. Jumped the Gun..?

    By copywronger,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,534 views

  13. Less complications with RNY than with the band???

    By SillyWillyMommy,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,084 views

  14. Fill

    By Big Wave Dave,
    • 2 replies
    • 666 views

  15. PreOp diet... I'm not hungry?!?!

    By Melissa S,
    • 1 reply
    • 681 views

  16. Updated Band?

    By amy,
    • 1 reply
    • 766 views

  17. I know I need a fill, but I don't want one!!!

    By Sunta,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,030 views

  18. Banded April 19th

    By Nancy,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,030 views

  19. What Do You Call This?

    By Lap_dancer,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,078 views

  20. severe abdominal pain

    By rainey,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,937 views

  21. HELP Wedding two weeks after surgery

    By chickatee,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,249 views

  22. My Post-Divorce Life

    By Butterfly07,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,019 views

  23. Saline didnt stay in band after first fill?!?! Whats up??

    By NurseWiggins,
    • 1 reply
    • 799 views

  24. Does cingular cover lapband

    By biggiesmalls,
    • 3 replies
    • 751 views

  25. Pre-op diet.....it is killing me...

    By CajunCutie,
    • 9 replies
    • 833 views

  26. New Site for AIGB --> True Results!

    By progenitor,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,379 views

  27. Teachers paying out of pocket

    By lo2us,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,064 views

  28. OTC Weight Loss Drug - FDA Approval

    By Elisabethsew,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,149 views

  29. How often do you get fills?

    By msbug,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,544 views

  30. Anyone 2 to 3 years post op???

    By Lynette617,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,028 views

  31. Who Drinks soda?

    By announcer,
    • 56 replies
    • 5,023 views

  32. Trying to save money

    By newdawnings,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,237 views

  33. Anyone from Kansas?

    By Paula78,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,500 views

  34. How Much In First Fill ?

    By jackisthin,
    • 4 replies
    • 762 views

  35. breakfast drink suggestions?????

    By Betsyjane,
    • 4 replies
    • 747 views

  36. Pre-Op Checklist

    By Apple07,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,317 views

  37. kansas city fill Dr?

    By kurn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,053 views

  38. Fear of weight loss

    By kyethra,
    • 2 replies
    • 695 views

  39. Water!

    By cher3150,
    • 4 replies
    • 830 views

  40. Curious?

    By amberganej,
    • 3 replies
    • 788 views

  41. Port feeling

    By kacee,
    • 6 replies
    • 758 views

  42. How Long of a Stay?

    By amberganej,
    • 7 replies
    • 914 views

  43. Footie Joke!

    By Mrs D,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,065 views

  44. gaining weight banded 4/18/07

    By Lisa_butterfly,
    • 5 replies
    • 793 views

  45. singing the second fill blues

    By silry,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,041 views

  46. Anyone from Harlow

    By Cookiesncream,
    • 0 replies
    • 947 views

  47. What to expect in the first year after banding

    By anon,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,697 views

  48. For The Veggie Challenged

    By NJChick,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,265 views

  49. I'm approved!

    By anonemouse,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,212 views

  50. Am confused about fills

    By Rsdtj12,
    • 2 replies
    • 603 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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