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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. Pregnancy and the band

    By Phatty,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,154 views

  2. Surgery Question ?

    By Yasmina,
    • 99 replies
    • 6,149 views

  3. Dr C question regarding Carbonation

    By juliegeraci,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,099 views

  4. foods i can never eat again?

    By magnolia,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,416 views

  5. soda's

    By rockme41,
    • 2 replies
    • 639 views

  6. I Know this is a BIG NO! But...????

    By 2boys2cute,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,098 views

  7. Steps to get you started

    By annette leyba,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,600 views

  8. Dr. C....I have a question....

    By Bullwinkle,
    • 5 replies
    • 948 views

  9. spouses

    By terry r,
    • 8 replies
    • 729 views

  10. Super Duper Down

    By jgandg,
    • 11 replies
    • 999 views

  11. surgery 3 months ago. problems just last night

    By buzzp,
    • 4 replies
    • 780 views

  12. Holy Restriction Batman!

    By lisah25,
    • 1 reply
    • 646 views

  13. Will a complete unfill allow you to vomit?

    By caeleb,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,003 views

  14. Alcohol helps constipation?

    By rajgrover,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,026 views

  15. What now?

    By sunny,
    • 5 replies
    • 550 views

  16. new, confused, scared

    By suez383,
    • 6 replies
    • 701 views

  17. De-banding/Re-banding

    By AshMan1985,
    • 7 replies
    • 916 views

  18. Lying down after eating

    By derbygirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,249 views

  19. May Bandsters~January Chat!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 161 replies
    • 9,149 views

  20. Already discouraged!

    By travelbug,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,085 views

  21. Fill provider in Florida

    By BKR607,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,015 views

  22. People who found their sweet spot - What do you think?

    By LynnAnn,
    • 5 replies
    • 856 views

  23. Effects of optifast?

    By CoolBrze198,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,222 views

  24. Losing hope

    By kimberlyC,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,451 views

  25. I am just getting started...

    By SANDRA M,
    • 3 replies
    • 695 views

  26. Tommorow is my Band Day!

    By Chris1982,
    • 9 replies
    • 877 views

  27. fill dr. for mexico patient ..

    By suzyQQQQ,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,083 views

  28. Here I am

    By marys,
    • 2 replies
    • 668 views

  29. back pain

    By pattycake1810,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,145 views

  30. Makeovers

    By derbygirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 613 views

  31. 3wks to go and Struggeling with Pre-op diet.

    By dionnem,
    • 5 replies
    • 945 views

  32. Good luck Susannah

    By oldspark,
    • 5 replies
    • 837 views

  33. Hmm Seems Kinda Bare...

    By Guest amanda.slominsk,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,308 views

  34. Fondue dinner

    By Sandybells,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,303 views

  35. Protein Question

    By rms78645,
    • 4 replies
    • 699 views

  36. Lap Band 50 times safer than others

    By kwhenrykerr,
    • 0 replies
    • 490 views

  37. Sleeping Port-side?

    By soniacan,
    • 1 reply
    • 998 views

  38. Question for DR.C

    By cherg,
    • 1 reply
    • 838 views

  39. Just had surgery Friday and now have diarrhea

    By tilde30,
    • 6 replies
    • 834 views

  40. Attention Dr. C

    By sherrylynn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,207 views

  41. Anyone know why?

    By jillrn,
    • 11 replies
    • 931 views

  42. Why is chocolate a No No?

    By sherilynn,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,274 views

  43. symptoms of a dialated pouch/esop?

    By AngieM,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,164 views

  44. Back to the operating table....

    By canadian bander,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,163 views

  45. Tomorrow is MY BIG DAY!! Bandsters here I come!

    By colleensunshine,
    • 4 replies
    • 654 views

  46. Accountability Wednesday's

    By CoachCher,
    • 0 replies
    • 639 views

  47. Weight Loss Surgery For Kids - Article

    By marjon9,
    • 0 replies
    • 847 views

  48. Major Setback

    By anonemouse,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,540 views

  49. Hiccupps

    By LA chula27,
    • 3 replies
    • 611 views

  50. April 2006 Bandits January Challenge

    By JulieNYC,
    • 275 replies
    • 13,218 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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