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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. Can surgical bubbles get caught?

    By sherilynn,
    • 0 replies
    • 771 views

  2. I feel like a big baby.

    By sherilynn,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,297 views

  3. 6 Month Anniversary

    By Koala,
    • 7 replies
    • 956 views

  4. Banding after fundoplication surgery for reflux

    By Guest Leslieanne41,
    • 2 replies
    • 776 views

  5. Tricked into a starvation mode

    By kwhenrykerr,
    • 6 replies
    • 950 views

  6. Have anyone of filled yourself.

    By kbattal,
    • 138 replies
    • 10,954 views

  7. Meet your band Neighbor Luncheon

    By mychevygirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 739 views

  8. Removing Lapband and Scared

    By MSFROSH,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,405 views

  9. Anyone from NY area??

    By pebulz,
    • 90 replies
    • 6,028 views

  10. Must see video for horselovers

    By jlogantx,
    • 1 reply
    • 795 views

  11. need your advise please

    By LA chula27,
    • 2 replies
    • 711 views

  12. cost of lap band?

    By Guest torim19,
    • 23 replies
    • 3,082 views

  13. U.S. kids having obesity surgery

    By kwhenrykerr,
    • 1 reply
    • 685 views

  14. Urgent Help Needed For Friend

    By jlogantx,
    • 5 replies
    • 713 views

  15. Exercise Advice...

    By Paulax,
    • 2 replies
    • 633 views

  16. KS Medicare patient...

    By 2bthinagn,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,840 views

  17. More Than 5 Years with the band?

    By confusedgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 879 views

  18. 2 days out

    By Ready to Lose,
    • 5 replies
    • 736 views

  19. Rolling again!

    By anonemouse,
    • 2 replies
    • 526 views

  20. letter from the doctor to health care

    By andreerichards1,
    • 0 replies
    • 572 views

  21. Feeling better on the losing track again

    By juliegeraci,
    • 0 replies
    • 513 views

  22. Reaching out to Bandsters with more experience...

    By sherilynn,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,117 views

  23. Article in Toronto Star about RNY patient

    By Dame J,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,236 views

  24. Do I need a fill?

    By waterlily1072,
    • 3 replies
    • 754 views

  25. slip question

    By chuggachugga,
    • 6 replies
    • 847 views

  26. Dr. Curry, one of your patients with a ?

    By beachgirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 940 views

  27. Pain in the middle of my upper back

    By Betsyjane,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,314 views

  28. I can't believe this....

    By becca77,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,919 views

  29. Advice??

    By Surby,
    • 1 reply
    • 743 views

  30. Looking for a Support Group in the KC area

    By Machele,
    • 4 replies
    • 974 views

  31. Am I a candidate for this surgery?

    By Kese,
    • 4 replies
    • 812 views

  32. Help please!!!

    By c1j22004,
    • 6 replies
    • 683 views

  33. Pre-op diet

    By lapband4meNOW,
    • 2 replies
    • 665 views

  34. Tomorrow is MY BIG DAY!! Any Supportive or Suggestions would be wonderful!

    By colleensunshine,
    • 7 replies
    • 693 views

  35. flying

    By clb,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,640 views

  36. Undecided about a procedure

    By Kese,
    • 5 replies
    • 943 views

  37. Swollen Tummy, bloating 5 days post/opt

    By wanna be thin,
    • 4 replies
    • 841 views

  38. Where's Flabuless?

    By shutuplena,
    • 6 replies
    • 893 views

  39. Motivation

    By prbrooksie,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,200 views

  40. Should I wait?

    By ginger,
    • 3 replies
    • 624 views

  41. Hungry on mushies after a fill...

    By AngieO,
    • 5 replies
    • 790 views

  42. appeals

    By **LaP HaPPy**,
    • 4 replies
    • 841 views

  43. Dessert

    By Betsyjane,
    • 2 replies
    • 938 views

  44. Very Nervous---yikes!

    By chuggachugga,
    • 1 reply
    • 566 views

  45. Cereal Painful?

    By marys,
    • 0 replies
    • 723 views

  46. H E L P !!! Flexible Spending Account-Has anyone gotten OPTIFAST paid for?

    By dotofoz,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,652 views

  47. What a bummer!

    By clickersister,
    • 2 replies
    • 582 views

  48. Sushi?

    By Texassippi,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,197 views

  49. Fustrated...

    By gottago,
    • 2 replies
    • 650 views

  50. Anyone have surgery at a VA hospital?

    By SheriKentucky,
    • 0 replies
    • 764 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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