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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. HELP-I feel so desperate right now

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 14 replies
    • 965 views

  2. I cannot believe I fit in that.

    By ladysplenda,
    • 10 replies
    • 731 views

  3. How Are People Treating You After Surgery?

    By *Cal~Girl,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,227 views

  4. how much SF pudding to protein drink

    By cosean,
    • 4 replies
    • 801 views

  5. Happy New Years....

    By BrwnEydGrl82,
    • 3 replies
    • 547 views

  6. December chat

    By IVANinNJ,
    • 345 replies
    • 18,764 views

  7. People Magazine: "Half Their Size -- No Surgery! No Pills!"

    By debi717,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,577 views

  8. gas- a problem on your flight home??

    By Shesha,
    • 7 replies
    • 725 views

  9. types of protein drinks?

    By Ready to Lose,
    • 13 replies
    • 901 views

  10. feeling pretty good after surgery this morning

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 9 replies
    • 671 views

  11. When will I start losing again?

    By mypov,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,006 views

  12. I've stopped loosing...not by choice!

    By cookgal,
    • 4 replies
    • 825 views

  13. Loss of a supportive friend

    By juliegeraci,
    • 9 replies
    • 997 views

  14. April 2006 Bandits December Challenge

    By JulieNYC,
    • 170 replies
    • 8,212 views

  15. Help! 6 Weeks Out And No Fill Yet!!!

    By Doriana,
    • 8 replies
    • 604 views

  16. Happy new year to you all

    By susannah,
    • 0 replies
    • 706 views

  17. Hail from Upper East Tennessee

    By BlueEyedBaby,
    • 0 replies
    • 800 views

  18. X-Smokers Unite!!! I did it!!!

    By chubbola,
    • 14 replies
    • 916 views

  19. White Mountain Bandsters

    By coyotegirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 825 views

  20. Last Fill?

    By Gummiebear,
    • 3 replies
    • 806 views

  21. Do you measure your food with a cup or a scale?

    By derbygirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,243 views

  22. Question for Dr.C -compression garment?

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 1 reply
    • 803 views

  23. Dr. Curry - Erosion

    By lmpersons,
    • 1 reply
    • 943 views

  24. Magic Bullet

    By Randi,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,434 views

  25. How Long??

    By hippmom,
    • 2 replies
    • 628 views

  26. New Years Resolutions

    By threebeauties,
    • 12 replies
    • 937 views

  27. WOOHOO!!!! There was a cancellation and I have an appt in Jan!!!!

    By ~Pam~,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,485 views

  28. Anyone here from Colorado?

    By conniesueb,
    • 9 replies
    • 704 views

  29. Dr. C- or anyone QUESTION

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 2 replies
    • 577 views

  30. multiple sticks for fills?

    By GayleS,
    • 34 replies
    • 2,722 views

  31. Happy New Year Wishes

    By Teresita,
    • 1 reply
    • 821 views

  32. Battle scars

    By oldspark,
    • 5 replies
    • 788 views

  33. I,m so clean

    By oldspark,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,063 views

  34. Pills/medications

    By Mindful,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,075 views

  35. Life Changing Experiences

    By AngelaT,
    • 1 reply
    • 630 views

  36. Lap Band Identification Card

    By beckidid,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,227 views

  37. Difficulty drinking versus eating

    By GrannyAces,
    • 6 replies
    • 974 views

  38. ireland folks!!

    By sweethot143,
    • 5 replies
    • 859 views

  39. Pre Op/Post Op Shopping List?

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,010 views

  40. just wait?

    By chubbola,
    • 1 reply
    • 667 views

  41. Cincinnati here/questions

    By ProsperNLose,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,911 views

  42. List your Primary Doctor and Phone number

    By ProsperNLose,
    • 4 replies
    • 951 views

  43. Biggest protein bang for the buck

    By mariecarmen,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,910 views

  44. My first NSV :)

    By She Smiles,
    • 7 replies
    • 842 views

  45. Diet Flavour Spray-OMG!!

    By mookie1,
    • 10 replies
    • 836 views

  46. salads?

    By sweethot143,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,423 views

  47. A *HUGE* NSV for me!

    By Dani-X,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,301 views

  48. Cheating? Is it worth the risk?

    By cuddlebug,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,987 views

  49. A blessing or a curse?

    By conniesueb,
    • 2 replies
    • 640 views

  50. Sd

    By laraestokes,
    • 30 replies
    • 5,775 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. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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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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