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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. What kind of Vegetables do you eat???

    By Gaychris72,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,379 views

  2. Reactions

    By Surby,
    • 3 replies
    • 768 views

  3. I don't believe it.

    By lisah25,
    • 3 replies
    • 645 views

  4. Second thoughts befor surgery?

    By sherrylynn,
    • 0 replies
    • 587 views

  5. Q? About Mushies!

    By Marissa424,
    • 1 reply
    • 707 views

  6. I need a FAST answer :P What are your pre-fill instructions

    By Firecallie,
    • 1 reply
    • 711 views

  7. Drinking whilst eating

    By November Lily,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,440 views

  8. Newby need advice ..

    By Sunny1,
    • 8 replies
    • 927 views

  9. Why 2 Weeks???

    By Elisabethsew,
    • 7 replies
    • 963 views

  10. I'd like to hear from Hypoglycemics, please

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 6 replies
    • 678 views

  11. hello update

    By x-ray chic,
    • 2 replies
    • 747 views

  12. Just starting my journey

    By Jackson's mom,
    • 30 replies
    • 2,213 views

  13. Barix Clinics

    By Eggie,
    • 0 replies
    • 941 views

  14. Scared...what's going to happen?

    By Firecallie,
    • 0 replies
    • 732 views

  15. New to Forum in Southwest MI

    By ajnonn,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,039 views

  16. Question for Dr. C!!!

    By Bawilliams1,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,231 views

  17. Banded 2/23

    By rdbiles@sbcglob,
    • 7 replies
    • 918 views

  18. Can someone talk to me about Lap-band?

    By ATRAVOLTA,
    • 9 replies
    • 836 views

  19. I'm scared...

    By Firecallie,
    • 0 replies
    • 543 views

  20. Update On Me(weird Sypmptoms)

    By Becky Lambert,
    • 1 reply
    • 696 views

  21. I can't tell if I'm properly restricted

    By Maurdan,
    • 5 replies
    • 840 views

  22. Where to start?

    By court4short,
    • 4 replies
    • 801 views

  23. Explaining Abbreviations

    By MzAngel,
    • 4 replies
    • 699 views

  24. Best Results From the Band - Says it all

    By yukaputz,
    • 2 replies
    • 678 views

  25. Bad News

    By sophrosyne,
    • 12 replies
    • 990 views

  26. Death Rate 452% Higher

    By kwhenrykerr,
    • 2 replies
    • 901 views

  27. April 2006 Bandits' February Challenge

    By JulieNYC,
    • 170 replies
    • 8,214 views

  28. Birth Announcement - Jennifer Renee Neely

    By ljones4521,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,676 views

  29. size of the band?

    By snetjones2000,
    • 2 replies
    • 639 views

  30. I've got a Partial Slip! Thoughts on re-positioning?

    By jigglypuff,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,974 views

  31. Who Yo-Yo diets still

    By juliegeraci,
    • 5 replies
    • 719 views

  32. Feb07 Bandsters in March

    By babygrl1234,
    • 0 replies
    • 649 views

  33. What is this? Is a pill stuck

    By Firecallie,
    • 1 reply
    • 861 views

  34. I am so FRUSTRATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By Bawilliams1,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,177 views

  35. Medicine and crossing boarder

    By amom,
    • 0 replies
    • 537 views

  36. Question and Advice

    By NVgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 723 views

  37. TGIF NJ chat!

    By sunsett,
    • 283 replies
    • 16,603 views

  38. Hooked on Taco Bell Pintos & Cheez

    By travelbug,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,310 views

  39. Few last questions, Before being banded!

    By hotpink_bubbles,
    • 0 replies
    • 764 views

  40. Encouragement for all nervous newbies

    By Ready to Lose,
    • 5 replies
    • 684 views

  41. what do you eat for snacks?

    By Betsyjane,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,132 views

  42. questions for me

    By Trace Curry,
    • 0 replies
    • 782 views

  43. NSAIDs question and I need your opinion

    By CCBSTX,
    • 4 replies
    • 968 views

  44. Fish? Need suggestions.....

    By TX_Kimmie,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,142 views

  45. Roux-N-Y

    By sophrosyne,
    • 1 reply
    • 925 views

  46. Patiently Waiting

    By dec0578,
    • 3 replies
    • 627 views

  47. Loose Band But Still Losing

    By mypov,
    • 6 replies
    • 729 views

  48. Lap-band And Medical Procedures

    By spencer122969,
    • 2 replies
    • 606 views

  49. Cool Recipe Site - Recipe Goldmine

    By NJChick,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,602 views

  50. Having my band removed - hated I did it

    By googoo,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,704 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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