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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. Muscle Milk?

    By alicat3924,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,126 views

  2. Optifasters

    By Gaffer,
    • 156 replies
    • 8,547 views

  3. Help! Think I'm too tight

    By msbug,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,197 views

  4. Can anyone provide info on Dr Vincent Vanek?

    By crystal w,
    • 2 replies
    • 861 views

  5. Mindless Eating

    By kbattal,
    • 1 reply
    • 716 views

  6. Is it posible to be tight -last fill was 5 months ago

    By msrobby73,
    • 4 replies
    • 633 views

  7. Flu Season hard on Bandsters

    By skbishop78,
    • 0 replies
    • 557 views

  8. Pain that just won't go away?

    By Reneec,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,278 views

  9. Too tight, or just not used to it?

    By lizzilo,
    • 2 replies
    • 892 views

  10. Upset stomach?

    By ukangel,
    • 2 replies
    • 786 views

  11. Silly thread.....but are your food bills less?

    By Paulax,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,477 views

  12. Tomorrow is Band Day

    By lapbandliz,
    • 1 reply
    • 511 views

  13. MAX Capacity for food

    By Poodles,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,560 views

  14. Gastric Volvulus

    By ms_efflorescent,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,765 views

  15. Good Luck Dionnem

    By susannah,
    • 9 replies
    • 920 views

  16. How long till your hungry

    By bexleygal,
    • 3 replies
    • 883 views

  17. Jack for president 08

    By susannah,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,374 views

  18. Port Incision Healing - Neosporin Information

    By marjon9,
    • 3 replies
    • 4,099 views

  19. Brisbane: Has anyone seen Santo Russo as their psychologist?

    By blytheswideshut,
    • 0 replies
    • 951 views

  20. ??? slang

    By x-ray chic,
    • 1 reply
    • 904 views

  21. Help! I think I'm too tight

    By msbug,
    • 1 reply
    • 775 views

  22. Urgent Help Needed For Friend

    By jlogantx,
    • 5 replies
    • 849 views

  23. Hypoglycemic

    By ralheit,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,608 views

  24. Insurances putting a stop on lap band??

    By Kelsy,
    • 7 replies
    • 711 views

  25. I'm.........NORMAL!

    By SharynP,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,119 views

  26. 10mo out and finally have restriction!!!

    By waterlily1072,
    • 5 replies
    • 749 views

  27. How to tell when you have enough

    By lapband4meNOW,
    • 5 replies
    • 644 views

  28. Got my date today....

    By mom2miracleprin,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,081 views

  29. What is you typical day like on Stage 3?

    By Kelsy,
    • 0 replies
    • 547 views

  30. Individual food journals during liquid + mush stages?

    By Fenton,
    • 0 replies
    • 683 views

  31. Not changing mind, but wonder if they're right?

    By panda,
    • 14 replies
    • 985 views

  32. First Fill Yesterday- My experience

    By Nella337,
    • 1 reply
    • 842 views

  33. Fill question

    By gottago,
    • 1 reply
    • 584 views

  34. Good luck, Astrotoes!!!

    By argon,
    • 51 replies
    • 3,050 views

  35. First Fill Yesterday- My experience

    By Nella337,
    • 0 replies
    • 585 views

  36. 2 weeks out and gulping

    By Ready to Lose,
    • 11 replies
    • 869 views

  37. Should I be worried about my age?

    By DynamoMini,
    • 8 replies
    • 766 views

  38. Girl Talk (menstrual related)

    By DeLarla,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,276 views

  39. New to the board

    By msrobby73,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,048 views

  40. any ideas how to fight the system??

    By andreerichards1,
    • 0 replies
    • 481 views

  41. Magic Bullet...any recipe suggestions?

    By timeforchange,
    • 3 replies
    • 999 views

  42. What is sliming?

    By mookie1,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,553 views

  43. How are you doing? Banded March2006

    By smiley,
    • 0 replies
    • 478 views

  44. Great fill doctor in Southern California

    By Lab Rat,
    • 0 replies
    • 836 views

  45. Any of my DFW band buddies still around?

    By JanetC,
    • 1 reply
    • 676 views

  46. What is a realistic goal weight?

    By silry,
    • 7 replies
    • 816 views

  47. how should I feel & what to eat now?

    By Katgirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 956 views

  48. Glucophage for weight loss?

    By PamRN,
    • 33 replies
    • 5,211 views

  49. Does anyone have their own GP doing their fills?

    By msrobby73,
    • 2 replies
    • 716 views

  50. 1st Fill Yesterday - Different Band than I thought

    By TxChick50,
    • 1 reply
    • 744 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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