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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. Appetite Suppressants

    By SRKS72,
    • 1 reply
    • 809 views

  2. Campaign for insurance?

    By wretched_hyena,
    • 2 replies
    • 527 views

  3. I want to eat

    By susie,
    • 4 replies
    • 753 views

  4. help

    By hellbus24,
    • 6 replies
    • 681 views

  5. I'm home

    By x-ray chic,
    • 8 replies
    • 787 views

  6. Don't get discouraged!!

    By Bensmum1109,
    • 4 replies
    • 825 views

  7. Stress!

    By anonemouse,
    • 6 replies
    • 863 views

  8. Anyone know about having Banding in Canada?

    By linadu,
    • 3 replies
    • 686 views

  9. which are the band rules?

    By nicolejunior,
    • 3 replies
    • 857 views

  10. OMACOR and the Band

    By gonnabethin,
    • 2 replies
    • 649 views

  11. Nsv - Yippee!!

    By juliegeraci,
    • 8 replies
    • 881 views

  12. bedroom question

    By AnnaB6,
    • 2 replies
    • 599 views

  13. My insurance denied coverage...

    By disney38,
    • 2 replies
    • 745 views

  14. When should you get your first fill?

    By NONNI,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,266 views

  15. Oh, damn.

    By anonemouse,
    • 8 replies
    • 811 views

  16. Weight Watchers

    By *susan*,
    • 6 replies
    • 804 views

  17. Discouraged

    By overweightmom,
    • 4 replies
    • 834 views

  18. Long Term Confusion

    By benbax,
    • 2 replies
    • 684 views

  19. NSV bra victory!

    By flabuless,
    • 4 replies
    • 632 views

  20. Help!!! How Do You Know!?!

    By Ryanband07,
    • 0 replies
    • 746 views

  21. Long Haul Flight Post Surgery?

    By ukangel,
    • 2 replies
    • 694 views

  22. Dr. C - EVAPORATION???

    By clovermeg,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,189 views

  23. Surgery for hernia

    By Scarlett,
    • 4 replies
    • 845 views

  24. Uk Fills

    By Mrs D,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,265 views

  25. This time next week I'll be a bandster!

    By anon,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,539 views

  26. The newly banded

    By susansilver,
    • 5 replies
    • 703 views

  27. The goods on bread.....

    By becca77,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,262 views

  28. I am losing my hair!!!!

    By Apryl Showers,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,783 views

  29. Can a band tighten after a de-fill ?

    By g curtis,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,422 views

  30. Types of bands

    By marsha,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,697 views

  31. Dealing with the negatives and positives

    By libertysuzanne,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,328 views

  32. Banded Lap Band Surgeon

    By JohnnyMobs,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,984 views

  33. Body Image

    By puddin,
    • 37 replies
    • 2,785 views

  34. what should I do?

    By asianmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 777 views

  35. many fills but no restriction or solution

    By Mert,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,452 views

  36. Starting Pre-Op Diet...

    By TheCascadian,
    • 4 replies
    • 656 views

  37. How do you get your veggies in?

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 4 replies
    • 676 views

  38. See You all on the other side, the banderside.

    By amom,
    • 2 replies
    • 415 views

  39. dumb question about water

    By clb,
    • 6 replies
    • 807 views

  40. Has anyone had a consult with Dr. Fitzpatrick in Oregon and aftercare?

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 0 replies
    • 467 views

  41. Pain

    By heresdeb,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,274 views

  42. Tuna/Mercury, The Real Scoop??

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 2 replies
    • 656 views

  43. Alcohol

    By TexasP,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,254 views

  44. Length of surgery

    By Berry,
    • 5 replies
    • 596 views

  45. Do I qualify?

    By tekymom,
    • 1 reply
    • 693 views

  46. Encouraging overweight children

    By AngieO,
    • 10 replies
    • 954 views

  47. A Gross Product and a Good Product

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,132 views

  48. I Want

    By BigThunder,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,220 views

  49. Sex Drive

    By stacy16,
    • 8 replies
    • 853 views

  50. Cooking Question

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 3 replies
    • 736 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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