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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. Hyopthyroidism....LapBand questions....

    By slowkat,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,248 views

  2. On The Lighter Side

    By HealthQuest,
    • 1 reply
    • 596 views

  3. Anyone feel too tight during that TOM?

    By AngelaT,
    • 10 replies
    • 955 views

  4. Question for Las Vegas Locals

    By Yoda,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,050 views

  5. Hello all

    By AnnRains,
    • 6 replies
    • 678 views

  6. Accountability Wednesdays

    By CoachCher,
    • 4 replies
    • 677 views

  7. Hello out there, do you have any suggestions

    By sherriberry,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,528 views

  8. Airlines and Obese people

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 4 replies
    • 854 views

  9. Cookie Diet

    By marys,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,662 views

  10. Is the GAS Pain bad for everyone? Tips on what can help?

    By 2boys2cute,
    • 5 replies
    • 665 views

  11. Can't take any more

    By ted12345,
    • 61 replies
    • 7,687 views

  12. Afraid I've blown it....

    By sherilynn,
    • 9 replies
    • 918 views

  13. Hi there - how's your summer going?

    By Goannabanda,
    • 4 replies
    • 783 views

  14. Has anyone been banded in MX with severe sleep apnea?

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 3 replies
    • 484 views

  15. Why does this happen here?

    By susannah,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,383 views

  16. Hey, all you Self-Payors!!

    By Stacy160,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,187 views

  17. Dallas Airport question for texans

    By princess_n_thep,
    • 5 replies
    • 654 views

  18. Mindful Eating

    By Fauxnaif,
    • 0 replies
    • 677 views

  19. How do I know?

    By Koala,
    • 4 replies
    • 654 views

  20. weight loss before 1st fill

    By bkwalling,
    • 4 replies
    • 729 views

  21. Terms

    By kdaly32,
    • 2 replies
    • 707 views

  22. Computer Lingo/Abbreviations

    By Yoda,
    • 1 reply
    • 679 views

  23. Lap-band Support

    By madeline100,
    • 8 replies
    • 779 views

  24. hello new here

    By ccw,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,388 views

  25. They say I have no pouch?

    By Reneec,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,248 views

  26. Ive Stopped Smoking !

    By sugarplum,
    • 4 replies
    • 553 views

  27. IS there a guide line for fills That the doctors follow?

    By staceylca,
    • 1 reply
    • 518 views

  28. Too much Natural Restriction???

    By mypov,
    • 11 replies
    • 889 views

  29. I'm counting this as a NSV fer sure!

    By Time2live,
    • 5 replies
    • 795 views

  30. But I hate exercising!

    By sherilynn,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,619 views

  31. Oh NO! It's happening..

    By Surby,
    • 0 replies
    • 643 views

  32. Mini Goal Reached!

    By kimster,
    • 3 replies
    • 703 views

  33. Should I get my passport in order before making scheduling LBS?

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 8 replies
    • 784 views

  34. Finally in Onederland!!!!!!!!!!!

    By AngelaT,
    • 10 replies
    • 866 views

  35. surgery in 4 days help...

    By truluv2329,
    • 1 reply
    • 508 views

  36. Most difficult band situation

    By Road Queen,
    • 1 reply
    • 579 views

  37. Nsv

    By juliegeraci,
    • 1 reply
    • 606 views

  38. Cape Town

    By Road Queen,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,458 views

  39. commercial weight loss program?

    By suzy,
    • 2 replies
    • 653 views

  40. Grrrr...I'm supposed to get a fill on Tues, but I have jury duty

    By sleepyjean,
    • 2 replies
    • 671 views

  41. Chicago Fill Doctors

    By Ann US,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,147 views

  42. T - 7 days til BANDING!!!!

    By phlyinphebee,
    • 3 replies
    • 704 views

  43. surgery in 3 days ---help

    By truluv2329,
    • 1 reply
    • 579 views

  44. Haven't been here since 2004!

    By ggeorgiagirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 722 views

  45. Poll: Post Op restriction vs. sweet spot

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 4 replies
    • 687 views

  46. Need Fill Dr In Cc

    By j_war06,
    • 0 replies
    • 552 views

  47. Yikes!!!

    By silry,
    • 7 replies
    • 800 views

  48. So Happy She Came Around...

    By sherilynn,
    • 3 replies
    • 633 views

  49. Help!!! Lower Left Side Pain

    By *Cal~Girl,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,241 views

  50. slow leak

    By juliegeraci,
    • 0 replies
    • 757 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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