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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. Crisco and stick butter.....

    By 5jacks,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,293 views

  2. going for first fill

    By stephied,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,054 views

  3. Help! Redness (looks like a big hive), no tenderness but warm to touch on tummy

    By neci916,
    • 3 replies
    • 776 views

  4. lower left abd pain? Dr. C?

    By amyk,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,107 views

  5. When to fill??

    By ukangel,
    • 5 replies
    • 660 views

  6. Amusement Park Rides

    By mema,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,122 views

  7. When you were on the Pre-op diet....

    By susansilver,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,379 views

  8. New Here

    By bandanarama,
    • 7 replies
    • 623 views

  9. claiming on taxes

    By jurema,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,750 views

  10. Question ... memory loss

    By Stevee,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,367 views

  11. Third Day Banded and I am still having Pain

    By Charolette,
    • 5 replies
    • 644 views

  12. 1 year banded, 7lb weight loss ?

    By Yasmina,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,061 views

  13. Well, I'm all set to go

    By Donna D,
    • 4 replies
    • 793 views

  14. More a matter of When than What

    By kenophon,
    • 0 replies
    • 697 views

  15. Do you miss food?

    By H82BFAT,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,777 views

  16. Questions!!

    By Marti,
    • 2 replies
    • 926 views

  17. Have a surgery date! Pre-op diet needed! :(

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 4 replies
    • 576 views

  18. Dietician said: EAT MORE!!! but HOW????

    By mypov,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,438 views

  19. First Fill comments.

    By mookie1,
    • 44 replies
    • 3,222 views

  20. Fill Question!!!

    By mypov,
    • 2 replies
    • 596 views

  21. Blue Water Surgery Clinic-Sarnia

    By bluegem,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,593 views

  22. What's wrong with me???

    By susansilver,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,160 views

  23. I Love My New Job

    By ralheit,
    • 4 replies
    • 777 views

  24. Huge NSV at an amusement park

    By juliegeraci,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,169 views

  25. Fat: What No One is Telling You

    By susansilver,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,084 views

  26. Help - Question

    By tcwc,
    • 7 replies
    • 847 views

  27. long term bands

    By tnix,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,379 views

  28. Please Help

    By Angela N,
    • 2 replies
    • 574 views

  29. Had my first fill yesterday afternoon

    By Crishell,
    • 1 reply
    • 694 views

  30. Cosmo Magazine article on the band

    By BRANDYK,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,276 views

  31. "pouch" or "funnel" which is it???

    By healthny,
    • 5 replies
    • 930 views

  32. DAY ONE Bandsters

    By H82BFAT,
    • 13 replies
    • 933 views

  33. Legal question? - Noisy Boss - what to do???

    By yattila05,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,483 views

  34. Why am I nervous/scared about getting a fill?

    By Angelator,
    • 3 replies
    • 686 views

  35. Is it to soon for a fill??

    By emilymor,
    • 11 replies
    • 959 views

  36. no carbonatation?

    By Paula78,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,170 views

  37. Kettering Support Meeting 4/11

    By OHraintreeacres,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,015 views

  38. Post Band Depression???

    By healthny,
    • 3 replies
    • 824 views

  39. Did you exercise when you were on the Pre-Op diet?

    By susansilver,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,737 views

  40. Upside/Downside

    By Rockn4u,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,907 views

  41. Question

    By blj5362,
    • 6 replies
    • 621 views

  42. 1 year Bandiversary!!!

    By waterlily1072,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,289 views

  43. gallbladder- need info please

    By rroswelltx,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,513 views

  44. PBS special on FAT

    By slikchik10,
    • 3 replies
    • 765 views

  45. Dr Nottle Day Surgery

    By aquasky13,
    • 0 replies
    • 748 views

  46. Killer Fruit

    By marys,
    • 40 replies
    • 4,422 views

  47. Baby Cereal Liquid or Mushie?

    By gettin skinny,
    • 2 replies
    • 586 views

  48. 6 months of waiting please help!!

    By biggiesmalls,
    • 8 replies
    • 907 views

  49. I am devastated

    By MysticstarD,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,084 views

  50. good or bad i want to know more

    By lanciefer,
    • 4 replies
    • 719 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. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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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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