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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. Pouch Dialation

    By bobby_hamrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 668 views

  2. Port Pain...potential Remedy

    By FullofGRACE,
    • 8 replies
    • 962 views

  3. Fill ignorance

    By heatherblossom,
    • 4 replies
    • 911 views

  4. Is The Band for Life or do you remove it once you lose the weight

    By speck,
    • 6 replies
    • 775 views

  5. when you have a cold?

    By soniacan,
    • 1 reply
    • 535 views

  6. Have any of you tried the Isopure/Isopro?

    By Doriana,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,543 views

  7. How Long Does it take once you get a referral

    By speck,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,698 views

  8. Too much fill? Can't decide

    By TruBlueSue,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,058 views

  9. I am approved

    By bkwalling,
    • 3 replies
    • 633 views

  10. My First Fill

    By gottaluvave,
    • 5 replies
    • 846 views

  11. May Bandsters~October Chat

    By DrewsLou,
    • 98 replies
    • 6,130 views

  12. Update on me...

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 1 reply
    • 589 views

  13. Do I need a fill?

    By waterlily1072,
    • 6 replies
    • 834 views

  14. 4-6 Weeks after banding

    By White06,
    • 2 replies
    • 716 views

  15. My first NSV!!!

    By DeniseC,
    • 5 replies
    • 735 views

  16. Recipies for Lettuce Wraps?

    By ginger,
    • 1 reply
    • 997 views

  17. Lettuce wrap recipies?

    By ginger,
    • 0 replies
    • 661 views

  18. Healthy Thanksgiving Alternatives

    By Elisabethsew,
    • 1 reply
    • 615 views

  19. Do you have to drink something hot before you eat?

    By kim2bhealthy,
    • 19 replies
    • 6,499 views

  20. HELP!!! My insurance is changing

    By kat72,
    • 4 replies
    • 785 views

  21. Question for Experienced bandsters....

    By socalgal3,
    • 5 replies
    • 619 views

  22. Casino Royale...Daniel Craig

    By Yoda,
    • 2 replies
    • 619 views

  23. Lapband Surgery - Diabetes

    By isthisforme,
    • 1 reply
    • 885 views

  24. How does this work?

    By carol134,
    • 5 replies
    • 867 views

  25. FREE Workshop 11.18.06

    By Teresita,
    • 2 replies
    • 698 views

  26. ESV Christmas Meeting

    By tolmc,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,177 views

  27. A Complete Unfill ... Anyone?

    By Chelley,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,847 views

  28. bypass

    By andreerichards1,
    • 0 replies
    • 765 views

  29. repost:were you sure you wanted surgery?

    By Kaydotrn,
    • 13 replies
    • 937 views

  30. Dr Kwons Holiday Party??

    By pebulz,
    • 7 replies
    • 975 views

  31. Easy easy Indian lentils

    By Sunta,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,728 views

  32. Why can't I practice what I preach? LOL

    By Parvathi,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,167 views

  33. Addictive Personality Disorder

    By Time2live,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,301 views

  34. New from Cincinnati area

    By sac1556,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,088 views

  35. Nichole Richie--Band? Bypass?

    By TamifromAL,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,523 views

  36. The LBT Thrift Shoppe

    By chameleon,
    • 7 replies
    • 964 views

  37. private health care

    By andreerichards1,
    • 6 replies
    • 881 views

  38. One reason to tell people

    By lisah25,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,300 views

  39. What's for breakfast?

    By harlito,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,308 views

  40. I AM exercising....

    By Paulax,
    • 7 replies
    • 820 views

  41. New Special K "meal" bars

    By edieparks,
    • 2 replies
    • 792 views

  42. Port/band problems from coughing?

    By ginger,
    • 3 replies
    • 992 views

  43. physc testing?

    By sunnysea,
    • 2 replies
    • 681 views

  44. How much sould I be eating

    By Kelley,
    • 2 replies
    • 564 views

  45. Stetched pouch anyone? 11cc band

    By rtbrat1,
    • 1 reply
    • 626 views

  46. Almost there

    By Joyful Day,
    • 2 replies
    • 649 views

  47. the waiting game

    By zet,
    • 3 replies
    • 748 views

  48. South Carolina

    By angiesims,
    • 7 replies
    • 895 views

  49. EVIL comes in many forms....

    By chameleon,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,817 views

  50. Can i hate a diet milk shake?

    By melipooh9,
    • 2 replies
    • 655 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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