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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. uk wls support.

    By Mrs D,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,464 views

  2. Think I may be too tight

    By jillrn,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,124 views

  3. Should I worry

    By ginger3151,
    • 0 replies
    • 653 views

  4. Adding a ticker

    By Puckmaster,
    • 4 replies
    • 712 views

  5. Anyone wear a medical id bracelet?

    By piercedqt78,
    • 42 replies
    • 5,552 views

  6. Today is my 1st fill

    By timeforchange,
    • 1 reply
    • 610 views

  7. Where do you shop for your clothes???

    By teacher,
    • 36 replies
    • 2,839 views

  8. I Got My Date!!!

    By NurseLaureli,
    • 5 replies
    • 862 views

  9. How long does it take stitches to heal

    By bkwalling,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,843 views

  10. Burst Blood vessels when pb'd

    By November Lily,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,711 views

  11. 4th Fill Coming & FRUSTRATED!!

    By vapors1,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,676 views

  12. I'm out of here for my anniversary!

    By juliegeraci,
    • 10 replies
    • 763 views

  13. Was anyone nervous??

    By newdawnings,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,592 views

  14. Sadness

    By LeslieLee,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,525 views

  15. Want to help Spouse

    By tkpreston86,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,165 views

  16. Pressuring your Dr. about Fills

    By RowdyReptile,
    • 8 replies
    • 900 views

  17. To Fill or Not Fill?

    By Joanieree,
    • 1 reply
    • 691 views

  18. Gulping Water

    By elm65,
    • 3 replies
    • 822 views

  19. Consult Question...

    By LMCHP,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,194 views

  20. Getting my life back

    By MoosewithBand,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,087 views

  21. Just starting out...

    By jojo,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,108 views

  22. Jaw Pain Teeth Grinding --Off Shoot Of Another Post

    By yukaputz,
    • 0 replies
    • 650 views

  23. Ugh.. need a shoulder. Long post

    By yukaputz,
    • 5 replies
    • 841 views

  24. What exactly are fills?

    By pammy,
    • 2 replies
    • 667 views

  25. what size is your band?

    By horns10,
    • 3 replies
    • 572 views

  26. A journal just for us - what do you think?

    By sleepyjean,
    • 1 reply
    • 564 views

  27. Please put my mind at ease....

    By Paulax,
    • 8 replies
    • 852 views

  28. Moving around Lauderdale, Fill places?

    By Chris_NJ,
    • 0 replies
    • 848 views

  29. What to do for nausea and dry heaves

    By robinem,
    • 0 replies
    • 743 views

  30. Fat:What no one is telling you---ONLINE

    By joe7777,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,468 views

  31. What are the primary causes of slipping bands?

    By Get-N-Fit,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,523 views

  32. reductil

    By cher3150,
    • 2 replies
    • 813 views

  33. For Your Liquids----tea

    By kacee,
    • 4 replies
    • 726 views

  34. Feeling Awful

    By susansilver,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,436 views

  35. Weight Loss Cure

    By Betsyjane,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,124 views

  36. 1 week post op. starving.

    By gettin skinny,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,259 views

  37. Young Men's Plus Size Clothes

    By TamifromAL,
    • 1 reply
    • 853 views

  38. Food Sympathy, do you get this?

    By Daisalana,
    • 8 replies
    • 859 views

  39. Post Op Feeling Bad

    By ShirleyBee,
    • 9 replies
    • 745 views

  40. Raisins okay?

    By kacee,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,053 views

  41. How can I best support my wife

    By tkpreston86,
    • 8 replies
    • 807 views

  42. When stuff gets "stuck"

    By kacee,
    • 8 replies
    • 938 views

  43. Weight Obssesed

    By donnafhaas,
    • 3 replies
    • 768 views

  44. Out of state surgery

    By disney38,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,291 views

  45. pregnancy with the lap band

    By suzie,
    • 1 reply
    • 521 views

  46. Got mine!

    By katschai,
    • 4 replies
    • 746 views

  47. OMG!!! me = 18/20 top

    By losingjusme,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,427 views

  48. Happy One Year Anniversary/NewBirthday To Me !!!

    By MelAnne,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,560 views

  49. OT- Forum layout change=forum doesnt work as well

    By joe7777,
    • 75 replies
    • 4,674 views

  50. Problem w/Reflux more after surgery

    By elapie1879,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,027 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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