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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. Got my surgery Date - December bandster

    By beversman,
    • 172 replies
    • 9,373 views

  2. An NSV in NYC

    By libra,
    • 5 replies
    • 747 views

  3. My Bandaversary is today!!!

    By KLM3hrt,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,587 views

  4. New NSV's

    By ralheit,
    • 8 replies
    • 846 views

  5. Too Tight or is This Band-Life?

    By NeenBand,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,386 views

  6. Band to be removed Thursday - Soooo Scared!

    By Lisa_in_Texas,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,037 views

  7. A Mexican Mess!!!

    By NataliesMommy,
    • 71 replies
    • 9,800 views

  8. Yay!

    By anonemouse,
    • 1 reply
    • 520 views

  9. Protein puddings for all you that can't eat breakfast folks.

    By Kayford,
    • 9 replies
    • 974 views

  10. After 2nd fill, can't keep food down

    By SarahinTyler,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,630 views

  11. Port Replacement Today!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,555 views

  12. More Support In Nyc/surronding Areas?

    By Lynn Band 9/06,
    • 1 reply
    • 755 views

  13. Support meeting left me with more ????s

    By wendyjoy,
    • 10 replies
    • 883 views

  14. Travel Question...

    By frogger2479,
    • 2 replies
    • 525 views

  15. New Member

    By shutuplena,
    • 10 replies
    • 758 views

  16. Advice on fill level, please?

    By TamifromAL,
    • 7 replies
    • 670 views

  17. Surgery next Monday

    By bkwalling,
    • 10 replies
    • 867 views

  18. Am I having slippage or flippage?

    By icpotential,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,041 views

  19. leak?

    By GayleS,
    • 3 replies
    • 941 views

  20. Tired of negative press from weight loss companies

    By derbygirl,
    • 11 replies
    • 915 views

  21. burning during first fill

    By fitzgerald,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,034 views

  22. has this ever happend to you?need imput! thank you!

    By ginagirl,
    • 4 replies
    • 792 views

  23. Fun Christmas Puzzle

    By beachgirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 560 views

  24. Help...weird port pain

    By ginger,
    • 4 replies
    • 707 views

  25. a question for Dr. C Please

    By LA chula27,
    • 1 reply
    • 730 views

  26. It's December!

    By sunsett,
    • 3 replies
    • 911 views

  27. Today's doctors visit

    By BarbaraC,
    • 3 replies
    • 893 views

  28. How much longer? Please help!

    By Newbie's Wife,
    • 3 replies
    • 822 views

  29. Dr Macuro

    By nevrenson,
    • 3 replies
    • 996 views

  30. Central MA Lunch for MA bandsters-Join Us!!!

    By hopefull,
    • 1 reply
    • 908 views

  31. Family thinks my surgery will "ruin" Christmas

    By mypov,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,881 views

  32. Thinking-----

    By speck,
    • 5 replies
    • 690 views

  33. Restriction ASAP

    By bexleygal,
    • 8 replies
    • 825 views

  34. I Have Some Questions

    By gottaluvave,
    • 4 replies
    • 745 views

  35. Any bandsters out there from denmark?

    By skjold,
    • 3 replies
    • 985 views

  36. Spam

    By AngelaT,
    • 3 replies
    • 600 views

  37. What is your typical Menu as a Bandster?

    By tonya66,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,392 views

  38. To Fill Or Not To Fill

    By Batgirl23,
    • 3 replies
    • 747 views

  39. 4-day win diet book by martha beck

    By rorysmom,
    • 5 replies
    • 750 views

  40. Swelling Above My Port Incision

    By asanz,
    • 4 replies
    • 700 views

  41. Lost Away From Band Land

    By Terrilen,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,293 views

  42. Anyone in or around Annapolis?

    By Just Jess,
    • 5 replies
    • 992 views

  43. need fill advice

    By ginagirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 740 views

  44. Constipation & Pain

    By Lynn Band 9/06,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,234 views

  45. Scared of main board!

    By susannah,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,490 views

  46. New Hi pro foods found

    By donS,
    • 1 reply
    • 704 views

  47. Complications

    By Misfortune,
    • 121 replies
    • 13,923 views

  48. Clear liquids post op?

    By Parvathi,
    • 4 replies
    • 727 views

  49. just checking in

    By khrissy,
    • 7 replies
    • 762 views

  50. Unfill for surgery?

    By Lisa99,
    • 7 replies
    • 872 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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