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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!

73,477 topics in this forum

  1. What doctor did your banding?

    By SueSue,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,597 views

  2. Random restriction...temperamental band!

    By coachshalyn,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,643 views

  3. Complications

    By Baba Wawa,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,640 views

  4. filled to the MAX!!

    By tatsmom,
    • 22 replies
    • 3,660 views

  5. No restriction...Weight gain....It's like I never even had it !!!

    By TinaM8,   
    • 22 replies
    • 3,538 views

  6. Scared to death about my first fill! HELP!!

    By Bensmum1109,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,071 views

  7. Bulemic state of mind?

    By laralynn86,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,817 views

  8. More pics! my rennaissance life!

    By coolcrystal,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,220 views

  9. August Banders - What are you eating?

    By mdhomeschool,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,827 views

  10. My mother's mouth is what needs to be banded.

    By Shrinkerbell,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,610 views

  11. Unplanned meals away from home

    By derbygirl,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,299 views

  12. Crystal Light

    By John Picone,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,294 views

  13. Divorce After Weight Loss

    By kmb0426,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,720 views

  14. Ramadan Fasting for Muslim Bandsters

    By HeatherO,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,915 views

  15. Did You Have Sleep Apnea and Not Know it?

    By m&nsmama,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,805 views

  16. Fly Lady.net

    By jttaurus,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,446 views

  17. Gum

    By msbug,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,884 views

  18. "Really, you have that much to lose?"

    By MrsFlipFlops,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,969 views

  19. Frustrations with band

    By newbeginning2012,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,877 views

  20. Self Payers?

    By Angie4b1g,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,734 views

  21. considering getting banded, but....

    By gachic,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,491 views

  22. Carbonated Drinks???

    By Laney5,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,723 views

  23. If I have a 4 cc band, is it as good as larger bands?

    By shayb,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,333 views

  24. Family/friends who say I've lost too much weight

    By Corridor72,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,593 views

  25. Low BMI'ers - And some other Q's

    By StormGirl,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,422 views

  26. Reaction to Chinese food!! - - Help!!

    By SherriWittler,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,205 views

  27. Anyone junking out to keep the secret?

    By MrRiceGuy,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,259 views

  28. What exactly IS a little bite?

    By mypov,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,801 views

  29. Movie night

    By bubblesstina,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,949 views

  30. Had my first fill today!

    By jllybean1982,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,985 views

  31. Huuuuuge Day For Me!!! Just Had To Share!

    By MCCLB,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,293 views

  32. How do YOU feel when YOU are full?

    By MelAnne,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,711 views

  33. Is lap band that bad?

    By jennifer47,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,042 views

  34. Al-Anon anyone?

    By serenity55,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,648 views

  35. Does 14cc band give same restriction as 10cc band?

    By divaofsongs,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,361 views

  36. Can you still eat out in Restaurants?

    By LSF,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,833 views

  37. Went shopping yesterday...UNREAL!

    By Alexandra,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,573 views

  38. I was told, Im ruining my surgery

    By hotpink_bubbles,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,012 views

  39. What's up with WLS people & collar bones?

    By Wheetsin,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,038 views

  40. .....and so my surgical journey begins 10/2/2013

    By Breathless105860,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,473 views

  41. Any nurse self filling?

    By mygirlayanna,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,447 views

  42. How NOT to let your relatives sabotage your success???

    By NancySmiles,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,512 views

  43. I'm In A Bind (not a band)

    By kabeerah,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,599 views

  44. I've learned the hard way

    By bitteroldhag,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,163 views

  45. What Was Your First......

    By rsbg1,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,742 views

  46. It's Reality Check Time!

    By JaxBandster,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,580 views

  47. 2008 National Lapband Conference is in TEXAS this year!

    By minpinmom,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,355 views

  48. My Bachelors

    By Penni60,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,853 views

  49. Lap-band misconceptions

    By lisah25,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,944 views

  50. HUGE disappointment

    By Lomalinda,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,907 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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