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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. NJ plus?

    By quadmom,
    • 4 replies
    • 844 views

  2. 3 year user and in pain. Help

    By Christine F,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,178 views

  3. Post Op Swelling?

    By terry r,
    • 2 replies
    • 623 views

  4. I was banded this week too!!

    By whosthatgirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 611 views

  5. ABC 2006~March Chat

    By Serendipity4124,
    • 86 replies
    • 5,426 views

  6. just home from surgery

    By JosieK,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,794 views

  7. Pre Surgery Comprehensive List

    By bwaydiva,
    • 2 replies
    • 569 views

  8. plz pray this isnt a good way to lose weight!

    By jillrn,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,209 views

  9. Appointment with Dietician Scared Me

    By Dustmouse,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,356 views

  10. I Got My Date!!!

    By JULLEE71,
    • 5 replies
    • 677 views

  11. Question about barium swallow

    By Fauxnaif,
    • 2 replies
    • 623 views

  12. Complete cost of my surgery almost

    By edieparks,
    • 4 replies
    • 707 views

  13. Ritz crackers

    By Berry,
    • 4 replies
    • 899 views

  14. A Link, Please?

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 0 replies
    • 643 views

  15. Nj March Chat

    By SherryW,
    • 255 replies
    • 15,633 views

  16. April 2006 Bandits' March Challenge

    By JulieNYC,
    • 172 replies
    • 8,188 views

  17. Courtney Love weight Loss!

    By amourette,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,174 views

  18. Hello from Maryland. Not banded yet.

    By Nancy,
    • 6 replies
    • 544 views

  19. Back again but for good this time

    By househuntress,
    • 8 replies
    • 631 views

  20. Restaurant Card for kids portions

    By synicalchick,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,494 views

  21. Lap-Band Post-Op Questions???

    By Rockn4u,
    • 2 replies
    • 910 views

  22. Gaining...

    By sngbrd1003,
    • 3 replies
    • 654 views

  23. Sticky residue?

    By Berry,
    • 4 replies
    • 839 views

  24. Numbness

    By JoAnnFYI,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,838 views

  25. Stool is Too Hard and Big - Help!

    By TakinThePlunge,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,159 views

  26. Neat nutrition calculator website

    By txbecca,
    • 1 reply
    • 687 views

  27. Feeling better

    By juliegeraci,
    • 3 replies
    • 666 views

  28. constipation

    By mzbabytee,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,303 views

  29. Chantix for quitting smoking

    By juliegeraci,
    • 5 replies
    • 828 views

  30. Canadian Bandsters - what would have made it better?

    By argon,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,255 views

  31. How long does the average fill last?

    By roband,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,665 views

  32. I need a pep talk

    By cyndilou29,
    • 9 replies
    • 820 views

  33. band date 5-21-2007

    By susaninnkc,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,005 views

  34. Overjoyed!!!!

    By sasha,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,461 views

  35. Bad shake

    By waterlily1072,
    • 7 replies
    • 977 views

  36. Let's break that plateau....

    By Paulax,
    • 2 replies
    • 835 views

  37. Save me!

    By Kynekke,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,209 views

  38. In Desperate Need of a Gyno in Seattle that works with obese people.

    By Ericalynn13,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,354 views

  39. Thank You for Your Support

    By ralheit,
    • 3 replies
    • 649 views

  40. Pregnancy and weight issues...

    By Clementine,
    • 6 replies
    • 845 views

  41. I'm new...and in need of support!!

    By Melissa S,
    • 3 replies
    • 519 views

  42. How likely is this?

    By HelenC,
    • 4 replies
    • 977 views

  43. can obesity be a cause of frequent constipation?

    By sasha,
    • 5 replies
    • 4,674 views

  44. Questions to ask at the consultation

    By joe7777,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,343 views

  45. Anyone read Flylady's book "Body Clutter"?

    By derbygirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 621 views

  46. good lapband book?

    By bandedshopgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,119 views

  47. I caved on the liquid diet

    By x-ray chic,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,559 views

  48. Port

    By isabelle290,
    • 4 replies
    • 653 views

  49. Dr. C

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 2 replies
    • 792 views

  50. Pre-Op diet Protein Shakes..

    By ihomeschool4,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,060 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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