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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!

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  1. Awesome Support

    By Astrotoes,
    • 153 replies
    • 8,170 views

  2. Doriana: ONEderland????!!

    By Yoda,
    • 2 replies
    • 638 views

  3. Kidney stones?

    By Credo,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,496 views

  4. Update info on Vomiting

    By cherg,
    • 9 replies
    • 878 views

  5. Hard to eat with no liquids....

    By travelbug,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,079 views

  6. In the Beginning with Food

    By Chris61,
    • 0 replies
    • 479 views

  7. Severe Pain

    By kdaly32,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,951 views

  8. Help - Long and Confusing

    By calliaz,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,437 views

  9. Anybody Else from Oklahoma?

    By KristiB,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,416 views

  10. What would prevent someone to have LBS other than heart problems?

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 2 replies
    • 522 views

  11. Discouraging Doctor! WTF

    By Marissa424,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,009 views

  12. Why don't I feel restriction when the fluoro shows I have it?????

    By Betsyjane,
    • 3 replies
    • 867 views

  13. Do I need a fill ?

    By g curtis,
    • 9 replies
    • 917 views

  14. Bali

    By balijsamina,
    • 2 replies
    • 856 views

  15. just interested

    By AlyssaH,
    • 1 reply
    • 678 views

  16. Bulimic looking at Banding

    By Mommy202,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,875 views

  17. how do u know how many cc's

    By sg_sg,
    • 3 replies
    • 721 views

  18. Game: This or That

    By NJChick,
    • 285 replies
    • 16,394 views

  19. Calgary Lap Banders

    By JAC,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,619 views

  20. VG band restrictions

    By DAA,
    • 2 replies
    • 788 views

  21. Filled to 9cc or more in a VG band?

    By NowNotSoBigGuy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,242 views

  22. Why do I have to follow the South Beach diet

    By in_denial,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,352 views

  23. Fill drs in upstate NY?

    By Hapygrl,
    • 4 replies
    • 848 views

  24. Pre op diet

    By babygrl1234,
    • 1 reply
    • 646 views

  25. Post Pregnancy Bandsters ~

    By sparkling,
    • 5 replies
    • 984 views

  26. South Beach Recipes

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 2 replies
    • 921 views

  27. Ticked off at insurance and Dr.'s office

    By anonemouse,
    • 6 replies
    • 781 views

  28. Soy Protein: Is It Good Stuff Or The Devil's Elixer?

    By marjon9,
    • 0 replies
    • 593 views

  29. Baby and Band Question's???

    By GingerRenayd2,
    • 0 replies
    • 682 views

  30. Got my clearance! With a twist.

    By sherilynn,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,054 views

  31. Any suggestions???

    By **LaP HaPPy**,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,120 views

  32. Weight for God

    By Teresita,
    • 0 replies
    • 892 views

  33. Discouraged

    By michmouse,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,098 views

  34. Mcanns Instant Steel Cut Oatmeal

    By DAA,
    • 0 replies
    • 814 views

  35. sheer cover

    By andreerichards1,
    • 8 replies
    • 822 views

  36. Do I need to thin out the fruits and veggies?

    By Time2live,
    • 8 replies
    • 825 views

  37. fill after 2 yrs banded??

    By ladiebird,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,525 views

  38. Fill ?

    By BrwnEydGrl82,
    • 2 replies
    • 707 views

  39. Canadian Doctors/Clinics

    By Gaffer,
    • 49 replies
    • 3,614 views

  40. Road Trip

    By Caroline,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,078 views

  41. Counting my calories, how many should I eat?

    By HamuChan,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,380 views

  42. Please help - gallblader out yesterday

    By Bostongurl,
    • 9 replies
    • 824 views

  43. Hi everyone!

    By trishd,
    • 4 replies
    • 650 views

  44. Question About Fills

    By christiana,
    • 2 replies
    • 769 views

  45. Husbands!

    By sophrosyne,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,423 views

  46. Finally loosing!

    By Zana,
    • 6 replies
    • 834 views

  47. Stretched out

    By bkwalling,
    • 0 replies
    • 661 views

  48. Port tipped/flipped- questions

    By robinem,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,067 views

  49. Looking for fellow bandsters

    By Berry,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,006 views

  50. what did you eat?

    By sg_sg,
    • 4 replies
    • 722 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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