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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. What r signs of Slippage

    By JAYGERL05,
    • 34 replies
    • 5,496 views

  2. What the Heck!!!

    By kickiegirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,174 views

  3. Just checking in

    By extremelyhappy,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,120 views

  4. Question regarding cc amounts in the first fill.

    By Doriana,
    • 10 replies
    • 930 views

  5. Going for first fill on Tuesday....

    By Doriana,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,050 views

  6. In one sentence: The best thing I've experienced since being banded is....

    By Lap_dancer,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,630 views

  7. Re-heated foods

    By Kynekke,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,022 views

  8. Goals and Dreams

    By jlogantx,
    • 2 replies
    • 664 views

  9. V-8 juice?

    By susantunanoodle,
    • 8 replies
    • 861 views

  10. After a fill do you??????????

    By Miss me baby,
    • 2 replies
    • 744 views

  11. Need advice on financing options with not so good credit!!

    By BRANDYK,
    • 0 replies
    • 728 views

  12. Adjustments

    By karriee73,
    • 4 replies
    • 779 views

  13. Issue Considering Dr.C.!!!!

    By Kleigh830,
    • 1 reply
    • 844 views

  14. Hair Loss

    By nochoice,
    • 5 replies
    • 752 views

  15. My band is killing me. HELP!!! Removal or New band??? Pain?

    By simmah_oz,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,371 views

  16. Yyyyyeahhh Babyyyyyyyyy!!!

    By chubbola,
    • 5 replies
    • 836 views

  17. Banded yesterday and home today

    By bigdaddynomo,
    • 3 replies
    • 657 views

  18. HELP-I'm sabotaging myself before 1st fill

    By shutuplena,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,532 views

  19. anyone have an IUD

    By sweethot143,
    • 9 replies
    • 842 views

  20. no slip

    By flower,
    • 2 replies
    • 766 views

  21. band slippage/rebanding

    By ddee,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,549 views

  22. Sudden tightness- but why???

    By mypov,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,149 views

  23. Weight Loss on The View

    By Elisabethsew,
    • 13 replies
    • 987 views

  24. A Scale Victory

    By MyKdsDad,
    • 8 replies
    • 864 views

  25. Should I panick??

    By Turner24,
    • 3 replies
    • 528 views

  26. Unity

    By flower,
    • 6 replies
    • 845 views

  27. Non PB Throw-Up

    By Surby,
    • 1 reply
    • 806 views

  28. WLS Cards for Restaurants

    By The New Me,
    • 9 replies
    • 991 views

  29. Protein Drinks/Shakes

    By mdicurn,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,316 views

  30. Tasting Plastic when Burping

    By Atl,
    • 4 replies
    • 11,921 views

  31. 2007 Exercise

    By Teresita,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,317 views

  32. after almost 6 months eating out is getting easy

    By edieparks,
    • 4 replies
    • 595 views

  33. If you've had a Hidda/Hyda scan, please share your exp

    By Wheetsin,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,443 views

  34. Question About Flights in Canada....

    By Yoda,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,520 views

  35. What would the boy/girl you were at 18... think of the MAN/WOMAN you are today?

    By Telly,
    • 46 replies
    • 3,163 views

  36. Could you have...

    By Mamaz2ndbaby,
    • 30 replies
    • 2,328 views

  37. High blood pressure

    By phlyinphebee,
    • 3 replies
    • 683 views

  38. Drinking while eating

    By chuggachugga,
    • 3 replies
    • 773 views

  39. Hi fellow NW bandsters

    By DRUTH,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,316 views

  40. Super Nervous....

    By rachel73,
    • 2 replies
    • 590 views

  41. Pouch dilated...had to get complete unfill today

    By housecatgirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,041 views

  42. Fat girl in a little coat (a la Tommy Boy)!

    By mookie1,
    • 41 replies
    • 3,224 views

  43. Capsules/softgels for the banded

    By Poodles,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,270 views

  44. Hi Colorado!! Weather Questions...

    By skyeblu79,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,736 views

  45. Did anyone start at a 31 BMI?

    By rosieposie,
    • 1 reply
    • 688 views

  46. VG vs Lapband recovery

    By Luna Koi,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,126 views

  47. 2 weeks post op

    By rrm,
    • 1 reply
    • 777 views

  48. Great News

    By ConnieA0278,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,434 views

  49. Carrot north of band!!

    By julier,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,576 views

  50. Dr. Rumbaut or Rodriguez?

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 11 replies
    • 896 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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