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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. Diabetes after weight loss??

    By Gummiebear,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,289 views

  2. Angela's Sons wedding pictures

    By Vikki,
    • 9 replies
    • 810 views

  3. relationship to gall stones and gall bladder removal

    By reqgoddess,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,035 views

  4. How often do you get your food stuck?

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,277 views

  5. How Many Calories A Day??

    By Paula78,
    • 12 replies
    • 989 views

  6. just some thoughts,if you can relate please message me back :D

    By ginagirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 612 views

  7. 4cc band....I want to know....what is full?

    By Paulax,
    • 3 replies
    • 737 views

  8. Who has had to have a full incision instead of the lap method during surgery?

    By BRANDYK,
    • 8 replies
    • 646 views

  9. I need a fill :(

    By Daisalana,
    • 7 replies
    • 955 views

  10. Bandiversary

    By Murphles,
    • 4 replies
    • 632 views

  11. Does Your Port Move?

    By lrw26,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,006 views

  12. Out of Country travel

    By blondy9771sMom,
    • 1 reply
    • 872 views

  13. DonnaD's countdown

    By Donna D,
    • 73 replies
    • 3,848 views

  14. Feb 2007 Bandsters: April Challenge

    By babygrl1234,
    • 106 replies
    • 7,983 views

  15. Eating too much pre op!!!!

    By captain danbo,
    • 7 replies
    • 819 views

  16. All Pre-Op Dieters...Check In!

    By susansilver,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,931 views

  17. Marchies In April

    By tammyj,
    • 556 replies
    • 32,431 views

  18. What should I weigh???

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,531 views

  19. Finally NWWLS

    By AudreyG,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,031 views

  20. Constipation

    By Paula78,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,120 views

  21. Where are the May 2006 bandsters?

    By sleepyjean,
    • 5 replies
    • 706 views

  22. Back pain....Slipped band?

    By amom,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,233 views

  23. Lower BMI

    By amyc,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,184 views

  24. What size do you want to be?

    By JAYGERL05,
    • 135 replies
    • 9,005 views

  25. Lufkin Banders- Dr. Darry Meyers

    By saltlick,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,295 views

  26. Loose Skin - do you know it when you have it?

    By sleepyjean,
    • 1 reply
    • 716 views

  27. Kick Me in the a@#

    By Mommy0105,
    • 3 replies
    • 801 views

  28. Medifast diet

    By smatyas,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,234 views

  29. What's your body frame size?

    By sleepyjean,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,497 views

  30. not feeling restriction

    By steinquilts,
    • 3 replies
    • 953 views

  31. Thoughts on Honeymoon

    By Daisalana,
    • 7 replies
    • 745 views

  32. Answer to why vegetables are not part of TLBC's pre-op diet plan

    By Cat,
    • 1 reply
    • 736 views

  33. Different sized bands?

    By bjlang68,
    • 2 replies
    • 660 views

  34. The great PROTEIN DEBATE...

    By Krystal,
    • 36 replies
    • 3,534 views

  35. Problem or not?

    By bjlang68,
    • 2 replies
    • 875 views

  36. Who should I tell?????

    By mel_e,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,225 views

  37. Someone Help!!!!!

    By hotpink_bubbles,
    • 5 replies
    • 734 views

  38. Surgery Scheduled!

    By amberganej,
    • 6 replies
    • 963 views

  39. Please help with a question

    By susansilver,
    • 9 replies
    • 720 views

  40. I kind of don't believe it....

    By Paulax,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,708 views

  41. Lunch ???

    By ginger3151,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,390 views

  42. Scars

    By Dame J,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,281 views

  43. Insurance BCBS of IL

    By amckibb,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,192 views

  44. Insurance for Plastic Surgery

    By LisaW,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,306 views

  45. Belly rash after a year and a half? Worry?

    By godley_gal,
    • 3 replies
    • 893 views

  46. Telling Friends After-the-Fact

    By mslynn,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,130 views

  47. I'm soooooo tight

    By beachgirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,179 views

  48. Your mileage may vary - newbie alert!

    By HelenC,
    • 6 replies
    • 744 views

  49. I'm a bad man...

    By TheCascadian,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,320 views

  50. To "shake" or not to "shake"....

    By Paula78,
    • 9 replies
    • 830 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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