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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. rinsing out pouch

    By jenny,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,482 views

  2. What does PB stand for?

    By KathyH,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,070 views

  3. Only a few more hours to go......

    By Doriana,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,874 views

  4. My First Fill

    By Katgirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 694 views

  5. lap fill

    By sara06,
    • 2 replies
    • 718 views

  6. chat room

    By K@t,
    • 0 replies
    • 756 views

  7. 2 More Sleeps

    By khrissy,
    • 8 replies
    • 849 views

  8. 16 y.o. gets banded in NY

    By rorysmom,
    • 1 reply
    • 621 views

  9. How much Biotin?

    By Koala,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,283 views

  10. Support in D/FW Area...

    By Carlene,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,402 views

  11. Diets

    By kmwwmk,
    • 1 reply
    • 707 views

  12. Long Term Success

    By donS,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,332 views

  13. love it or leave it?

    By christa94,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,570 views

  14. Eating in a Restaurant

    By tribon,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,397 views

  15. Diabetes - CONFIRMED

    By sherilynn,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,057 views

  16. Woo Hoo! I've Lost My Manicurist!!!

    By Koala,
    • 9 replies
    • 724 views

  17. Erosion????

    By Mommy0105,
    • 3 replies
    • 922 views

  18. Is it possible to cheat the band?

    By MJK Media,
    • 4 replies
    • 796 views

  19. Fills...

    By frogger2479,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,368 views

  20. Medical Card say 1/4 cup food

    By SRKS72,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,022 views

  21. Solid Foods

    By Kelley,
    • 3 replies
    • 849 views

  22. Pita Bread

    By Betje,
    • 2 replies
    • 944 views

  23. Discussion: Why People Decide N Long Run to Have Gastric Bypass

    By speck,
    • 6 replies
    • 921 views

  24. Indiana Fill Docs

    By hatfieldrph,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,580 views

  25. Shopping!

    By green,
    • 42 replies
    • 3,147 views

  26. Fill Question

    By mikkozoe,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,022 views

  27. Dr's Office and Insurance question

    By MS_mom_1965,
    • 4 replies
    • 653 views

  28. anyone know of Fill Doctors in GA or close by who will do it on mexican bandsters?

    By deep82,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,214 views

  29. 2nd fill

    By Lila,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,835 views

  30. April 2006 Bandsters - 6 months out

    By Bostongurl,
    • 5 replies
    • 784 views

  31. Incision sites and the sun ... a question

    By Parvathi,
    • 10 replies
    • 986 views

  32. Anyone made turkey breast in a crockpot?

    By derbygirl,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,526 views

  33. November Chat

    By ReneBean,
    • 246 replies
    • 17,862 views

  34. Waiting for approval

    By zet,
    • 4 replies
    • 922 views

  35. Pre-op liquid diet

    By mcwms,
    • 2 replies
    • 702 views

  36. Does anyone else feel despondant when they PB?

    By Sunta,
    • 9 replies
    • 922 views

  37. Thank god for Papaya enzyme and aloe vera...and thanks Kathy, too!!

    By housecatgirl,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,035 views

  38. Dr. C, I'm one of your patients with a question?

    By beachgirl,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,218 views

  39. Help

    By frannyrat,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,135 views

  40. 4 days post....doing okay today..

    By Doriana,
    • 6 replies
    • 766 views

  41. Delmar, Salisbury, Wicomico or Sussex County

    By Mel,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,479 views

  42. New and so scared .........

    By DomincanGirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 805 views

  43. Little Update

    By tolmc,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,450 views

  44. lab band in australia

    By andreerichards1,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,882 views

  45. South Beach Diet

    By Monica S,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,108 views

  46. Diets

    By kmwwmk,
    • 1 reply
    • 674 views

  47. Fat free milk?

    By melipooh9,
    • 1 reply
    • 644 views

  48. Desperate/Considering diet pills

    By White06,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,370 views

  49. what insurance co's pay for the band?

    By lovecats85,
    • 17 replies
    • 4,282 views

  50. Need my psych eval...but no one does it in NJ!!!

    By sherilynn,
    • 11 replies
    • 887 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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