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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. How do I get rid of this yucky taste???

    By wendyjoy,
    • 3 replies
    • 732 views

  2. Full Liquid Phase and HUNGRY!

    By Marissa424,
    • 6 replies
    • 713 views

  3. Something's Wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By jordancassandra,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,481 views

  4. Psych Advice for the Nutty One!!!

    By chubbola,
    • 9 replies
    • 830 views

  5. The Deciding Moment

    By CLOE,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,492 views

  6. Self Sabbatoge

    By IMEARLY,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,083 views

  7. Last stand before the band

    By mr2freak,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,030 views

  8. shortness of breath

    By lapband4meNOW,
    • 3 replies
    • 999 views

  9. 6 Months Out NO WEIGHT LOST

    By Cathouse,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,384 views

  10. Sunshine2 and other OK Bandsters???

    By Johna,
    • 4 replies
    • 641 views

  11. Traveling with the band?

    By travelchicky,
    • 5 replies
    • 671 views

  12. thyroid problems and the band

    By elmop77,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,319 views

  13. Question about protein....

    By alicat3924,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,016 views

  14. Affordable Lap Band, any advice..??

    By marceloswfl,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,694 views

  15. RoSey , How are you

    By oldspark,
    • 3 replies
    • 894 views

  16. Urgent question for Dr.C (unfilled but still feeling tight)

    By Kati,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,703 views

  17. Anyone else scared?

    By lapbandliz,
    • 5 replies
    • 773 views

  18. The inside scoop...

    By b_russell,
    • 3 replies
    • 846 views

  19. Good Luck Yasmina!!!

    By CLOE,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,899 views

  20. Diet Frustrations...

    By LovinColorado,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,011 views

  21. Special K Protein Water is so good

    By edieparks,
    • 6 replies
    • 895 views

  22. Is There Any Banded South Australians Here?

    By magii,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,069 views

  23. Need fill info for Portland, OR

    By donnaj615,
    • 0 replies
    • 980 views

  24. 11 Days; and I TURNED the corner!

    By sherilynn,
    • 4 replies
    • 843 views

  25. How did you feel after complete unfill

    By 4ferme,
    • 3 replies
    • 969 views

  26. Will my time EVER come?!

    By AudreyG,
    • 8 replies
    • 799 views

  27. Loose Skin at 18?

    By AudreyG,
    • 3 replies
    • 770 views

  28. Goanna's back - and banded!!

    By Goannabanda,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,489 views

  29. Hudson Valley

    By heatherblossom,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,304 views

  30. L.I.Lap Band Support Group! CORRECTION!

    By Ron Cusano,
    • 0 replies
    • 790 views

  31. Help, problems with vomiting

    By tybalt,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,839 views

  32. What do I tell my doctor...

    By clovermeg,
    • 7 replies
    • 964 views

  33. Giving pics to surgeon's office....

    By anonemouse,
    • 4 replies
    • 669 views

  34. Someone please help me?

    By angel1064,
    • 4 replies
    • 714 views

  35. constipation?

    By LisaW,
    • 4 replies
    • 930 views

  36. Fat grams intake

    By Missy0224,
    • 2 replies
    • 703 views

  37. Fill per Month

    By blj5362,
    • 6 replies
    • 958 views

  38. Are you losing weight differently?

    By christy,
    • 8 replies
    • 924 views

  39. Gas Questions

    By BoomerSoonerz,
    • 5 replies
    • 654 views

  40. Serious Situation

    By JJinLA,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,310 views

  41. Help! Worried About A Friend

    By jlogantx,
    • 5 replies
    • 740 views

  42. Almost 2 years post op & pain?

    By Chickie,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,105 views

  43. i guess i'm a "real" bandster now, i've PB'd

    By losingjusme,
    • 4 replies
    • 662 views

  44. Black Vomit During Sleep

    By shinkodude,
    • 14 replies
    • 12,804 views

  45. Letter to new surgeon's office

    By anonemouse,
    • 2 replies
    • 691 views

  46. I swear...

    By anonemouse,
    • 3 replies
    • 642 views

  47. Someone PLEASE help me???

    By angel1064,
    • 2 replies
    • 872 views

  48. How do I do that

    By RJB,
    • 6 replies
    • 876 views

  49. Good Luck Dame J

    By Yasmina,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,476 views

  50. I'm What????!!!????

    By almostready76,
    • 7 replies
    • 901 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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