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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. new and seeking advice re removal

    By marrakesh,
    • 37 replies
    • 6,011 views

  2. Now I'm a believer!

    By Surby,
    • 8 replies
    • 849 views

  3. Prior verticle C-Sections & lap band

    By ragdollx19,
    • 6 replies
    • 561 views

  4. IM BACK LADIES AND GENTS and heres my story...

    By simmah_oz,
    • 3 replies
    • 687 views

  5. AZ Bandsters Brunch this Saturday!!

    By Dianechef,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,076 views

  6. Complications due to altitude???

    By LeAnn,
    • 4 replies
    • 754 views

  7. where were people banded anyone know Dr. Hess?

    By EVA,
    • 0 replies
    • 818 views

  8. 800 Calories

    By les1964,
    • 3 replies
    • 831 views

  9. can you sleep on your stomach

    By LauraG.,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,006 views

  10. So THIS is what it feels like....

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 1 reply
    • 623 views

  11. Petite portions at Outback steak house!

    By waterlily1072,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,964 views

  12. Can't eat deli sliced turkey?

    By Hazelbunny,
    • 9 replies
    • 874 views

  13. What to do for pain relief...

    By cosean,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,124 views

  14. Great fill doc in Salt Lake City, Utah.

    By foodstampchamp,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,817 views

  15. Wow! What am I doing wrong.

    By amom,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,151 views

  16. I got my date today

    By Nancy,
    • 6 replies
    • 721 views

  17. BIG Question????

    By Julie88,
    • 6 replies
    • 943 views

  18. talking to young children

    By hford,
    • 2 replies
    • 655 views

  19. What to Do

    By Gummiebear,
    • 7 replies
    • 803 views

  20. Mookie's Memoirs

    By argon,
    • 54 replies
    • 3,492 views

  21. Question for those who had surgery with TSWLC

    By LeslieLee,
    • 5 replies
    • 586 views

  22. Dr. Pleatman

    By nicoleev32,
    • 1 reply
    • 728 views

  23. I was told, Im ruining my surgery

    By hotpink_bubbles,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,065 views

  24. scheduled for removal but then what?

    By evcase,
    • 0 replies
    • 640 views

  25. talking to my young children

    By hford,
    • 2 replies
    • 532 views

  26. current & former super size bandsters - exercise

    By losingjusme,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,611 views

  27. Purchasing New Health Insurance

    By Guest kxbght,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,947 views

  28. Exactly Accountable (my fitday online thing)

    By lizrbit,
    • 1 reply
    • 613 views

  29. Question about fills?

    By Missy0224,
    • 0 replies
    • 738 views

  30. My nightmare journey with a band

    By Listywood,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,483 views

  31. talking to your kids

    By hford,
    • 0 replies
    • 608 views

  32. My nightmare journey with a band

    By Listywood,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,131 views

  33. eating confessions

    By theNewTara,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,300 views

  34. Baby!

    By katerzz,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,273 views

  35. Regiratation

    By sunshinenh,
    • 7 replies
    • 918 views

  36. Complications

    By joe7777,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,302 views

  37. Nsv!!!!! Woo Hoooooo!!!!

    By hotpink_bubbles,
    • 5 replies
    • 599 views

  38. New Lap Band

    By Jill Klein- Auerbach,
    • 1 reply
    • 665 views

  39. Physically Demanding Jobs

    By Guest Band4EJ,
    • 1 reply
    • 579 views

  40. Im Approved!!!!!!!

    By mannamay,
    • 4 replies
    • 584 views

  41. Moving my ticker

    By ireta,
    • 2 replies
    • 614 views

  42. Q about Fills

    By purplemonkey,
    • 1 reply
    • 647 views

  43. gaining weight

    By msmelc,
    • 5 replies
    • 789 views

  44. online weight loss journal

    By healthny,
    • 5 replies
    • 707 views

  45. PB Question - Just had one! Help!

    By Shesha,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,964 views

  46. 1st fill

    By tnix,
    • 2 replies
    • 647 views

  47. New and finally hopefull

    By ragdollx19,
    • 1 reply
    • 512 views

  48. Banded Professionals

    By michelle lowrey,
    • 0 replies
    • 690 views

  49. Thick Saline Solution Used For Fills?

    By BETTERLIFE,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,034 views

  50. Progris Riport

    By kenophon,
    • 2 replies
    • 548 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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