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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. Question related to pregancy

    By MelodyJ,
    • 0 replies
    • 540 views

  2. on my way

    By humponelove,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,078 views

  3. heffer

    By heffer,
    • 1 reply
    • 987 views

  4. 1st Fill

    By madeline100,
    • 7 replies
    • 907 views

  5. Clothes Swap?

    By lilnena,
    • 2 replies
    • 827 views

  6. Emergency Defill

    By loriely,
    • 43 replies
    • 3,721 views

  7. Pre-Op with question about MRSA-Any Dr's Out There?

    By crystal w,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,328 views

  8. The Clockwork Orange Approach

    By kenophon,
    • 6 replies
    • 852 views

  9. Hi all, anyone have short problems??

    By Margi,
    • 6 replies
    • 766 views

  10. How often do you get filled?

    By cjschultz,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,289 views

  11. Is this PB'ing? How to prevent it?

    By GE Mom,
    • 2 replies
    • 753 views

  12. Response to my last entry about no restriction

    By jordancassandra,
    • 2 replies
    • 597 views

  13. Time for first fill or not?

    By HelenC,
    • 5 replies
    • 795 views

  14. Getting hungry now first fill monday

    By lynne leck,
    • 1 reply
    • 696 views

  15. Just Beans - Recipes

    By NJChick,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,071 views

  16. What do you love most about your band?

    By lianna,
    • 14 replies
    • 933 views

  17. Dr FLOCK QUIZ

    By sweeTHEArt,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,338 views

  18. ticker succcess

    By pennst8er,
    • 0 replies
    • 615 views

  19. excess skin post op?

    By BigThunder,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,038 views

  20. 401k to pay?.?.?.?

    By cutiern,
    • 29 replies
    • 6,547 views

  21. Slippage?

    By A.M.,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,164 views

  22. Anyone in Sana'a

    By Road Queen,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,443 views

  23. Best wishes for Anniegs

    By sherrylynn,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,095 views

  24. Help! Dr. C

    By cris35,
    • 2 replies
    • 858 views

  25. anyone from Golden Triangle Area??

    By teacher,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,547 views

  26. PB question

    By FurEllie,
    • 6 replies
    • 789 views

  27. Possible to PB often, but feel like you have no restriction?

    By Maurdan,
    • 9 replies
    • 879 views

  28. Where is everyone's port site?

    By myfoursons,
    • 8 replies
    • 667 views

  29. Hi Guy been offline 6 months

    By Frank,
    • 12 replies
    • 750 views

  30. Fresh Start at Riverside 02/14/07

    By sugarlump,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,153 views

  31. body temperature questions

    By Dani_d,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,102 views

  32. Can't eat bread!

    By mom of 3,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,828 views

  33. Barium Swallow WITH or WITHOUT a Fill?

    By paula,
    • 1 reply
    • 632 views

  34. Time Off Work

    By TexasP,
    • 9 replies
    • 969 views

  35. Washington Bandsters Get-together

    By amom,
    • 0 replies
    • 694 views

  36. Robotics??

    By x-ray chic,
    • 4 replies
    • 657 views

  37. What is your favourite canadian hockey....

    By CanMacDaddy,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,196 views

  38. List of weight loss attempts

    By angelpantz,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,534 views

  39. List Some Medical Reasons To Have Weight Loss Surgery

    By ProsperNLose,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,531 views

  40. Great fill done by Dr. Cantu

    By sickofit,
    • 0 replies
    • 675 views

  41. Yes, another "is this normal?" post

    By HelenC,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,489 views

  42. Early Contraindicators

    By Davyna,
    • 0 replies
    • 754 views

  43. Longest time with Lap Band?

    By oktwigs,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,054 views

  44. New NSV's

    By ralheit,
    • 3 replies
    • 552 views

  45. I Give UP

    By rtgirl77,
    • 7 replies
    • 958 views

  46. PB, Stomach Swell confused

    By chabutter,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,128 views

  47. Yes! Woo-freaking-hoo!

    By anonemouse,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,044 views

  48. Im Still around

    By TrishS,
    • 7 replies
    • 707 views

  49. pills

    By cindylouwho,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,676 views

  50. Am I too tight?

    By Bawilliams1,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,045 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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