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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. Found out my surgery date today!

    By RAYSBABE,
    • 1 reply
    • 440 views

  2. Alcohol consumption

    By et3,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,109 views

  3. Newly-banded But These Posts Are Discouraging!

    By Daffodil,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,507 views

  4. no diet soda?

    By lindalighter?,
    • 3 replies
    • 841 views

  5. Mushies

    By ohiobluegal,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,104 views

  6. Feeling the portal

    By et3,
    • 7 replies
    • 758 views

  7. Three weeks out!

    By AZPete,
    • 4 replies
    • 743 views

  8. Do our bodies adapt by 6 months and then stall?

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,127 views

  9. El Paso Tx!!!

    By Persistance,
    • 0 replies
    • 797 views

  10. Anyone's band get tighter as you lose more weight?

    By housecatgirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,504 views

  11. Anyone ever try lexapro

    By cherg,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,246 views

  12. I have a dilemma....

    By disney38,
    • 7 replies
    • 925 views

  13. Overeaters Anonymous

    By White06,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,380 views

  14. Ouch! Stomach swollen, irritated or something...HELP

    By Firecallie,
    • 1 reply
    • 742 views

  15. Cookie Coma

    By mariecarmen,
    • 6 replies
    • 839 views

  16. Do you wear a Medical ID bracelet due to the Band?

    By TheCascadian,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,474 views

  17. Yikes!

    By susansilver,
    • 8 replies
    • 822 views

  18. 6 days till I hit the table!!

    By CanMacDaddy,
    • 29 replies
    • 1,703 views

  19. Getting frustrated

    By Berry,
    • 3 replies
    • 665 views

  20. bad girl!

    By dwill,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,037 views

  21. Pre-Op Questions at my Pre-Op Meeting Today!

    By Rockn4u,
    • 8 replies
    • 840 views

  22. Is this what it the band is suppose to do???

    By icuwalsh,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,030 views

  23. Vitamins & Supplements?

    By Daisalana,
    • 1 reply
    • 565 views

  24. Band removal

    By Mrs D,
    • 2 replies
    • 925 views

  25. Just want to say "THANKS!" to Dr. C...

    By kari jo,
    • 0 replies
    • 474 views

  26. Dr's Appt.

    By White06,
    • 8 replies
    • 732 views

  27. Sarah's NSV List

    By Marimaru,
    • 40 replies
    • 2,501 views

  28. whats everybody eaten today

    By lynne leck,
    • 76 replies
    • 5,124 views

  29. Does food get stuck if there is no fill in the band?

    By leelee0501,
    • 4 replies
    • 727 views

  30. Clothes Exchange Idea

    By derbygirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 615 views

  31. Feeling like a new Bandster again...

    By Doula Lea,
    • 5 replies
    • 769 views

  32. Free mens & ladies clothes - Aspendale (Melbourne)

    By Goannabanda,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,084 views

  33. ???? Questions to ask at first meeting with surgeon???

    By JudiM,
    • 1 reply
    • 720 views

  34. Rubber Girdle

    By Cherica,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,725 views

  35. chinese

    By alynmez,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,266 views

  36. Sugar Alcohols.. Yay or Nay?

    By Daisalana,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,429 views

  37. I want my cake....

    By waterlily1072,
    • 7 replies
    • 816 views

  38. Dinner in May?

    By Berry,
    • 1 reply
    • 929 views

  39. What are some whole grain foods that don't contain whole wheat?

    By kyethra,
    • 2 replies
    • 775 views

  40. Fill on large band

    By BORN LOSER,
    • 1 reply
    • 713 views

  41. Port Pain 5 weeks out of surgery

    By Davyna,
    • 1 reply
    • 850 views

  42. Hello From MISTER Yoda!

    By Mr. Yoda,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,491 views

  43. TLBC/Dr Joffe and Dr Yau (cross posted)

    By susieq321,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,038 views

  44. please help band infection

    By clover,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,972 views

  45. I ate too much!!! and boy it hurts

    By flabuless,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,013 views

  46. Pb

    By Berry,
    • 2 replies
    • 535 views

  47. Hello...new here...surgery scheduled for 4/3

    By squale,
    • 5 replies
    • 946 views

  48. How much is too much?

    By mrlddst,
    • 9 replies
    • 944 views

  49. Huge hiatal hernia pic

    By Trace Curry,
    • 2 replies
    • 794 views

  50. Anyone heard of or been to Banajor Obesity Center in Tijauana

    By catfanlover,
    • 1 reply
    • 984 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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