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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. Feeling down

    By juliegeraci,
    • 6 replies
    • 633 views

  2. Self-Payers -- Port Relocation Cost

    By Randi,
    • 5 replies
    • 981 views

  3. I am confused ???

    By nevrenson,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,013 views

  4. Taking Prescription Medicine with the Band

    By reagansmom,
    • 9 replies
    • 844 views

  5. New bander on the block

    By geoff-bander,
    • 4 replies
    • 985 views

  6. new here in Olympia

    By kimrox2000,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,271 views

  7. Going out to eat?

    By melipooh9,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,243 views

  8. Im BACK! Had a baby.. banded..

    By Sweetness,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,420 views

  9. Edmonton...looking for follow up information

    By ladybugp,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,678 views

  10. Lap Band in Mexico

    By Tina of Texas,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,426 views

  11. The "Ice Cube" method

    By beversman,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,077 views

  12. Barix Clinic

    By catzmeow76,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,099 views

  13. New Year, New Me!

    By Dame J,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,134 views

  14. Any Northeast Missouri Bandsters?

    By niecyrenee,
    • 8 replies
    • 893 views

  15. Am I Going 2 Have Scars All Over My Stomach

    By speck,
    • 8 replies
    • 895 views

  16. 3rd Time Is a Charm!

    By Surby,
    • 2 replies
    • 715 views

  17. Anti-Lapband website...

    By DerickM,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,633 views

  18. Freaking Out!!!

    By doglover,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,906 views

  19. I'm new to this forum

    By peggysue,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,192 views

  20. I joined Weight Watchers today...

    By La_madam,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,103 views

  21. Advice please??

    By Phatty,
    • 7 replies
    • 737 views

  22. Hi i'm new...this is my story.. support needed..

    By Zzzzzz,
    • 1 reply
    • 616 views

  23. Diarreah

    By khrissy,
    • 6 replies
    • 740 views

  24. Banded one year ago. What a diffrence a year has made.

    By ladysplenda,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,656 views

  25. Lap Band Talk Newbie Here!! How soon did you get your 1st fill post-op?

    By mamamanikay,
    • 5 replies
    • 551 views

  26. First fill...

    By frogger2479,
    • 4 replies
    • 685 views

  27. Can't Really Feel my Fill from Yesterday...

    By ssmanzo,
    • 6 replies
    • 712 views

  28. 1st fill today!!

    By Turner24,
    • 5 replies
    • 901 views

  29. Cold Medicines--What do you take and how do they affect you?

    By derbygirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 650 views

  30. What is appropriate, and when??

    By sherilynn,
    • 2 replies
    • 637 views

  31. How much protein should i eat a day

    By lljpaisley,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,401 views

  32. Can't exercise! How to not gain weight?

    By Fauxnaif,
    • 5 replies
    • 642 views

  33. Banded Bulimic

    By Teresita,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,763 views

  34. I called Dr. Sanchez's office today

    By beachgirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 995 views

  35. Need Follow Up Doctor

    By bonjeanie,
    • 2 replies
    • 895 views

  36. R U re-considering your GOAL Weight?

    By MelAnne,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,030 views

  37. a sort of NSV

    By losingjusme,
    • 5 replies
    • 795 views

  38. First Fill Not Enough

    By gottaluvave,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,024 views

  39. Fills in Minnesota

    By punkynpy,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,128 views

  40. just banded and feeling scared

    By suzy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,344 views

  41. Hungry in the middle of the night

    By ginger,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,924 views

  42. Chat Room...

    By Lynn Band 9/06,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,191 views

  43. I NEED HELP! I can't take my meds!

    By CherylB,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,271 views

  44. Goal weight?

    By anonemouse,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,088 views

  45. Why are the last 10 lbs hardest to get off?

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 4 replies
    • 759 views

  46. Post Op Foods?

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 3 replies
    • 648 views

  47. Fill Dr's In the NYC area (tristate)

    By BrwnEydGrl82,
    • 1 reply
    • 787 views

  48. Fill Doctor on the Isaland of Oahu for mexico bandsters?

    By beckamarie,
    • 0 replies
    • 735 views

  49. ? about Hunger

    By Texas Cutie,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,144 views

  50. Want to Vent/Questions

    By ProsperNLose,
    • 4 replies
    • 566 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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