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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. Very little restriction at 3.5 cc's! What's going on?

    By RainInSpain,
    • 2 replies
    • 782 views

  2. Emotions and Weight

    By mypov,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,212 views

  3. Going to E.R.! Stabbing Pain

    By Marissa424,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,073 views

  4. KATHY-city tv

    By HUGI,
    • 4 replies
    • 950 views

  5. Foods question...

    By slowkat,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,868 views

  6. May 2006 Band Crew ~ August Chat

    By 3loves,
    • 124 replies
    • 7,919 views

  7. Eating Out

    By Jule143,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,246 views

  8. Bad First Fill experience

    By DFWRPh,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,327 views

  9. Caffeine-Yes or NO

    By jag,
    • 5 replies
    • 800 views

  10. salads and raw veggies

    By hford,
    • 9 replies
    • 975 views

  11. Cost of Fills

    By alicat3924,
    • 8 replies
    • 775 views

  12. My first consult!

    By emmasmom60,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,133 views

  13. Random thought...

    By hlayne,
    • 6 replies
    • 586 views

  14. Any Georgians?

    By MysticstarD,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,203 views

  15. Pigging out between fills

    By sarabluebell,
    • 3 replies
    • 609 views

  16. Quick update on my VG band.

    By kbattal,
    • 8 replies
    • 894 views

  17. 4th Day Banded Port site pain & location questions

    By vjolly,
    • 5 replies
    • 715 views

  18. MONTH Five - I NEED A SAMPLE MENU

    By gottaluvave,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,693 views

  19. Leaving the forum

    By hotpink_bubbles,
    • 41 replies
    • 2,575 views

  20. Weight loss leads to need for a fill?

    By Angelator,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,375 views

  21. questions for experienced bandsters

    By jillrn,
    • 3 replies
    • 577 views

  22. Feeling the band

    By hlayne,
    • 10 replies
    • 800 views

  23. Wooo Hooo

    By khrissy,
    • 5 replies
    • 926 views

  24. Just had surgery, leg a little numb

    By lapband4meNOW,
    • 0 replies
    • 893 views

  25. Need some Help on what is going on!! Please

    By SLHarrison,
    • 4 replies
    • 980 views

  26. 3rd day of being banded

    By fairen07,
    • 8 replies
    • 927 views

  27. Hiatal Hernia 3.5 Years Post Op

    By vanesstor,
    • 1 reply
    • 951 views

  28. pouch spasms?

    By penny46,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,089 views

  29. Newbie here...Is it really worth it?

    By Destiny,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,168 views

  30. port pain after 2 months

    By tennis girl,
    • 3 replies
    • 669 views

  31. Fill doctor in Johannesburg

    By Jax,
    • 0 replies
    • 800 views

  32. who had INS? in Florida?

    By CoolBrze198,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,103 views

  33. Just starting going to 1st appt.

    By LOVE TO ATV,
    • 1 reply
    • 475 views

  34. Gained 4 pounds OVERNIGHT!

    By mypov,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,666 views

  35. hey all from Montana

    By Kiminmontana,
    • 3 replies
    • 774 views

  36. Mri????

    By Dawn NH,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,093 views

  37. Deflated Balloon....

    By TexasRose,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,159 views

  38. Bleh.

    By anonemouse,
    • 2 replies
    • 575 views

  39. 2morrow is the BIG day to getting Small

    By Marissa424,
    • 5 replies
    • 602 views

  40. Tiresome struggle

    By kewi,
    • 3 replies
    • 630 views

  41. 2 hrs ago, I had an 'episode'.

    By sherilynn,
    • 3 replies
    • 992 views

  42. The person in the mirror

    By mariecarmen,
    • 8 replies
    • 852 views

  43. Surgury date is set...

    By DerickM,
    • 4 replies
    • 860 views

  44. Is this slippage??

    By Less-O-Me,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,155 views

  45. 4cc banders-what is your final fill amount?

    By BigBZ,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,180 views

  46. pre-op testing?

    By luv2blab,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,257 views

  47. Video link to watch lap-band procedure

    By WantTheBand,
    • 5 replies
    • 692 views

  48. WA State Companies with Health Insurance that COVERS the band??!!

    By AudreyG,
    • 0 replies
    • 439 views

  49. Possible to lose w/o ever being filled?

    By horns10,
    • 5 replies
    • 852 views

  50. Can coughing cause a slip?

    By sherilynn,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,710 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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