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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. Australian MS Bandsters

    By susannah,
    • 44 replies
    • 3,883 views

  2. anyone take gel capsules?

    By cjp,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,960 views

  3. Looking in Michigan

    By joan burger,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,460 views

  4. Weird Feelings

    By Stephanee,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,959 views

  5. Grrr!

    By BlueTattoo,
    • 3 replies
    • 745 views

  6. surgery in 9 days- getting nervous

    By ibchelle76,
    • 9 replies
    • 742 views

  7. 49%

    By Stephanee,
    • 9 replies
    • 938 views

  8. Pre-op diet help

    By tlthoma3,
    • 8 replies
    • 900 views

  9. What should I expect?

    By lindsay,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,075 views

  10. Do You Guys Stand Up To Eat and Drink?

    By Bawilliams1,
    • 7 replies
    • 829 views

  11. For Long-Time Banders

    By NVgirl,
    • 10 replies
    • 777 views

  12. Dilated pouch

    By Fauxnaif,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,215 views

  13. dam im big

    By BigThunder,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,766 views

  14. "Learning the Secret"

    By GeezerSue,
    • 37 replies
    • 6,319 views

  15. Food log

    By Berry,
    • 2 replies
    • 699 views

  16. New and Improved :)

    By kenophon,
    • 0 replies
    • 618 views

  17. Self Payers and Insurance...

    By disney38,
    • 7 replies
    • 997 views

  18. Did you see the PBS documentary on Obesity tonight?

    By Lisa99,
    • 4 replies
    • 967 views

  19. Feb 2006 Bandsters: 1 Year Check-up!!

    By JanetC,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,778 views

  20. Mexico and the LapBand

    By seaangel,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,034 views

  21. In Doubt

    By val4444l,
    • 6 replies
    • 978 views

  22. Travlgrl

    By JA4602,
    • 3 replies
    • 651 views

  23. Bile all the time

    By Marie485,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,335 views

  24. Update on me...Woot!

    By hotpink_bubbles,
    • 1 reply
    • 845 views

  25. Restrictions after fill?

    By Ready to Lose,
    • 2 replies
    • 708 views

  26. Feeling anxious about starting to eat food...

    By JA4602,
    • 3 replies
    • 560 views

  27. What about meat?

    By gettin skinny,
    • 6 replies
    • 828 views

  28. Spoke to dietician...

    By JA4602,
    • 2 replies
    • 605 views

  29. I'm Hungry!

    By txbecca,
    • 3 replies
    • 804 views

  30. Maria's Memo

    By Irishmist,
    • 184 replies
    • 10,101 views

  31. feeling full after adjustment

    By clb,
    • 1 reply
    • 692 views

  32. strange symptoms can anyone help

    By lynne leck,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,126 views

  33. i may have great news

    By biggiesmalls,
    • 2 replies
    • 730 views

  34. Question about portion on puree stage...

    By JA4602,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,084 views

  35. who leads the monthly bandsters groups?

    By BigThunder,
    • 2 replies
    • 468 views

  36. Lunch in Whitby this weekend

    By susieq321,
    • 0 replies
    • 657 views

  37. Hello Everyone!

    By Shellybssa,
    • 5 replies
    • 748 views

  38. Last straw stories

    By Keluliana,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,457 views

  39. MSNBC Article

    By NVgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 857 views

  40. Divorce

    By Butterfly07,
    • 240 replies
    • 22,050 views

  41. hurry up 'n' wait...

    By DollyRose,
    • 0 replies
    • 686 views

  42. Diet Rage

    By derbygirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 643 views

  43. ok now i wait for the surgery date

    By BigThunder,
    • 5 replies
    • 742 views

  44. Help! Scared!

    By White06,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,006 views

  45. I Got My Surgery Date Today

    By FELICIA17,
    • 6 replies
    • 584 views

  46. 2 year bandiversary....

    By princess_n_thep,
    • 8 replies
    • 770 views

  47. Dr. Stegemann in San Antonio

    By Dana,
    • 0 replies
    • 712 views

  48. I need honest feedback please but be nice..

    By rroswelltx,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,971 views

  49. 1st Fill---Feeling Sick

    By Denise,
    • 2 replies
    • 928 views

  50. uK support groups.

    By Mrs D,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,507 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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