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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. Detoxication Drink to lose weight

    By Esmeralda,
    • 4 replies
    • 952 views

  2. 2nd fill today

    By Katgirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 947 views

  3. Is this a problem?

    By Dame J,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,571 views

  4. January Chat/New Jersey Style

    By Iluvharleys,
    • 403 replies
    • 20,993 views

  5. Mexican fill patients & Dr. Malley

    By wannabsmall,
    • 37 replies
    • 5,764 views

  6. Banders who met Jan 27 in St. Albert w/Dr. Cobourn

    By ahubar,
    • 2 replies
    • 792 views

  7. Gallbladder/Lapband surgery

    By Berry,
    • 0 replies
    • 599 views

  8. fill me up.....

    By RJB,
    • 1 reply
    • 727 views

  9. Do you have a reward for yourself when you hit goal?

    By Dianechef,
    • 67 replies
    • 4,163 views

  10. how long was your hospital stay?

    By Ready to Lose,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,391 views

  11. This is SWEET!!

    By Surby,
    • 5 replies
    • 763 views

  12. Anyone diagnosed with auto-immune disease AFTER being banded?

    By jigglypuff,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,029 views

  13. ABC '06 January Chat

    By Josette,
    • 73 replies
    • 4,958 views

  14. I'm waaaay new..

    By AThinnerMe,
    • 3 replies
    • 856 views

  15. Nutrisystem

    By booda,
    • 9 replies
    • 913 views

  16. Getting sick, what to do my surgery is this Friday

    By tilde30,
    • 4 replies
    • 621 views

  17. 2nd fill Morning Food

    By chattanoogabrat,
    • 1 reply
    • 860 views

  18. I understand why people go to Mexico now.

    By anonemouse,
    • 9 replies
    • 974 views

  19. Canadian January Goals

    By neenagh,
    • 72 replies
    • 4,079 views

  20. Any other 9.75 cm bands out there??

    By Shesha,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,268 views

  21. Feeling empowered finally!!!!!!!!

    By shell04937,
    • 1 reply
    • 726 views

  22. Food choices for vegetarian?

    By ginger,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,624 views

  23. Reconstructive Surgery Bummer

    By vlb11752,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,599 views

  24. Protein Shakes

    By Zana,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,758 views

  25. Totally Unfilled

    By cherg,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,308 views

  26. New Member - I'm So Excited !

    By symplistik,
    • 6 replies
    • 843 views

  27. Long Island Lap Band Support Group!

    By Ron Cusano,
    • 0 replies
    • 631 views

  28. Sabotage?

    By Kat817,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,324 views

  29. Fill DR in Calif After band in Mexico?

    By RondaLund,
    • 6 replies
    • 971 views

  30. Solids Are a No-Go?

    By gottaluvave,
    • 3 replies
    • 737 views

  31. Called insurance company today

    By anonemouse,
    • 2 replies
    • 544 views

  32. food ideas for a vegetarian

    By ginger,
    • 5 replies
    • 778 views

  33. Pain Near Band

    By bbheim,
    • 1 reply
    • 958 views

  34. So Frustrated - Help!!

    By vlb11752,
    • 2 replies
    • 743 views

  35. I Need Help!!!

    By shutuplena,
    • 7 replies
    • 896 views

  36. Now I'm having 2nd thoughts...Need some feedback!

    By dotofoz,
    • 10 replies
    • 800 views

  37. Lower food bills!!!!

    By phlyinphebee,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,117 views

  38. party appetizers for mushy stage?

    By juno610,
    • 1 reply
    • 592 views

  39. Extreme Frustration

    By vlb11752,
    • 4 replies
    • 895 views

  40. Hey PRE-Banders...!

    By sherilynn,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,614 views

  41. When will it stop?

    By hotpink_bubbles,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,647 views

  42. Need help choosing new small group insurance in TX.

    By valleygirl93,
    • 1 reply
    • 471 views

  43. Let the Cutting Begin! ;)

    By Spydr,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,179 views

  44. Band or no band???

    By sdevries31,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,016 views

  45. Pouch Dilatation

    By connienjuan,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,673 views

  46. Ok Cloe Heres Some Pix!!!

    By neenagh,
    • 90 replies
    • 5,990 views

  47. First Bite Syndrome

    By JAC,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,854 views

  48. Laproscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery

    By Honey123,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,344 views

  49. discouraged after my first fill

    By SunnyUT,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,032 views

  50. Band problem, need feedback

    By marjon9,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,010 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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