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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. Hoping to be banded in December. Anyone else have PCOS?

    By pennywise,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,503 views

  2. Flipped Port

    By Rubyjade,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,027 views

  3. MUNCHIES and no fill yet!

    By AngelaT,
    • 1 reply
    • 674 views

  4. Will they operate

    By bkwalling,
    • 1 reply
    • 727 views

  5. surgery after being banded

    By bostonfatgirl,
    • 4 replies
    • 586 views

  6. Dr. Oz's New Book Seen on Oprah

    By Terrilen,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,887 views

  7. do i need a better doctor or a new health care?

    By andreerichards1,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,711 views

  8. Oh...the doubts!

    By sherilynn,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,869 views

  9. How do I put my journal thread on?

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 0 replies
    • 429 views

  10. Which vitamins taste the best?

    By StephC,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,241 views

  11. Fill 'er up

    By Lila,
    • 10 replies
    • 995 views

  12. Hi guys...I'm new

    By becca77,
    • 6 replies
    • 677 views

  13. Hello & Some Questions...

    By Doriana,
    • 10 replies
    • 925 views

  14. mysteries of the band

    By jason2116,
    • 8 replies
    • 870 views

  15. MIL weighs 500+ pounds

    By mypov,
    • 4 replies
    • 790 views

  16. I feel so much better

    By sherriberry,
    • 7 replies
    • 713 views

  17. The Orillia Song

    By Yoda,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,222 views

  18. Yes! Finally!

    By anonemouse,
    • 7 replies
    • 742 views

  19. future bandster

    By jancajun,
    • 4 replies
    • 939 views

  20. Weigh too much for band?

    By Sleeved and Relieved,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,529 views

  21. New Fill Site

    By kwhenrykerr,
    • 0 replies
    • 769 views

  22. Clothing doesn't fit yet!

    By hlj25950,
    • 3 replies
    • 816 views

  23. Question re: PBing

    By Dee1029,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,197 views

  24. Help!!

    By Red wine lover,
    • 12 replies
    • 977 views

  25. Hello Bandsters!!

    By WillPower,
    • 2 replies
    • 723 views

  26. Busybusybusy

    By anonemouse,
    • 3 replies
    • 557 views

  27. Ready to have this thing out...

    By Kynekke,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,103 views

  28. Pain

    By onlygo,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,424 views

  29. Too tight - or is this normal?

    By sweetsue,
    • 6 replies
    • 919 views

  30. Just Curious??

    By iateyourcake,
    • 5 replies
    • 728 views

  31. Doctor's records

    By anonemouse,
    • 6 replies
    • 820 views

  32. How does it feel when you are full?

    By shell04937,
    • 9 replies
    • 961 views

  33. New to this support group

    By extremelyhappy,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,334 views

  34. Fill dr. for mexican bandsters near Richmond, VA?

    By hulagirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 722 views

  35. Why did I do this to myself..........

    By apinksoprano,
    • 8 replies
    • 702 views

  36. Scars - Discomfort for how long?

    By Dani-X,
    • 4 replies
    • 711 views

  37. dr c question

    By melmcc99,
    • 0 replies
    • 677 views

  38. How 'protected' (safe) is port??

    By Shesha,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,003 views

  39. Dr. C. Question, please:)

    By jigglypuff,
    • 1 reply
    • 880 views

  40. Question Dr. C

    By melmcc99,
    • 1 reply
    • 706 views

  41. Dr. Sanchez murdered?

    By Devana,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,488 views

  42. Please tell me it isn't my band....

    By Paulax,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,144 views

  43. Does this Sound like a Dilation problem?

    By juliesam,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,788 views

  44. Attended the seminar last night

    By pennywise,
    • 1 reply
    • 597 views

  45. Shrinking Feet?

    By justduckie,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,429 views

  46. Social side effects for being thinner...

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 5 replies
    • 820 views

  47. can you eat popcorn????

    By tiredepot,
    • 21 replies
    • 12,702 views

  48. Question for Dr. C!!!

    By Bawilliams1,
    • 6 replies
    • 889 views

  49. the pain the pain

    By loveulots17lov,
    • 1 reply
    • 679 views

  50. Putting up the Christmas lights

    By CLOE,
    • 10 replies
    • 684 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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