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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. Daily Food Diary...

    By Joy Joy,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,071 views

  2. Anyone banded in Rochester, NY?

    By lildarlin,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,513 views

  3. Protein Calculator On-line

    By Lisa99,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,014 views

  4. I got the job at Curves!!!!

    By housecatgirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 648 views

  5. help... applesauce, pudding...

    By AngelaT,
    • 7 replies
    • 851 views

  6. worried

    By rainbow,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,076 views

  7. Newbie With A ? Please

    By speck,
    • 3 replies
    • 707 views

  8. Support Group Fees?????????????!$!$#$#$%

    By NJGirl,
    • 34 replies
    • 3,234 views

  9. Today is Crystalstar11's Band Day

    By Teresita,
    • 5 replies
    • 761 views

  10. I have a surgery date again Nov 27th

    By Becka,
    • 2 replies
    • 711 views

  11. What would you change in your banding journey?

    By Fauxnaif,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,440 views

  12. Support Groups

    By skjold,
    • 0 replies
    • 665 views

  13. Always the outcast???

    By Veggestyle,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,803 views

  14. Cost of fills

    By zet,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,132 views

  15. Finally a scale Victory

    By juliegeraci,
    • 3 replies
    • 626 views

  16. why am i losing sooo slowly?

    By AngelaT,
    • 5 replies
    • 877 views

  17. Thanksgiving

    By princess_n_thep,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,076 views

  18. Fill Question.....

    By alicat3924,
    • 1 reply
    • 596 views

  19. Chattanooga, TN Bandsters

    By Alicia521,
    • 7 replies
    • 884 views

  20. North West Support Group

    By Delly,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,271 views

  21. How deep in is your port?

    By Lady Janey,
    • 4 replies
    • 973 views

  22. D/FW Support Dinner

    By Carlene,
    • 0 replies
    • 543 views

  23. worried that my lap band is not working

    By ottertail41,
    • 3 replies
    • 773 views

  24. Freaking out! Spitting up blood?

    By christil,
    • 16 replies
    • 10,788 views

  25. How many fills to feel restriction?

    By hula girl,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,212 views

  26. Not such a good time

    By eternal,
    • 4 replies
    • 909 views

  27. Adjustment Doctors in Canada-Current list

    By mookie1,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,296 views

  28. They say they MIGHT unfill me!!!

    By lcain25,
    • 1 reply
    • 556 views

  29. Can You Go In Hot Tubs

    By khrissy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,356 views

  30. silly question

    By Ready to Lose,
    • 1 reply
    • 681 views

  31. your stores??

    By djmath,
    • 7 replies
    • 966 views

  32. does anyone else spit in a cup?????????

    By lorihou,
    • 58 replies
    • 6,043 views

  33. can we take midol?

    By Katgirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,118 views

  34. Water Retention

    By Katgirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 674 views

  35. No weight loss because I eat too much

    By hula girl,
    • 7 replies
    • 769 views

  36. My first NSV!!!

    By cassandra,
    • 3 replies
    • 602 views

  37. Claim Check Thread

    By Paulax,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,041 views

  38. Kathy's Slow Loser NSV List

    By the best me,
    • 117 replies
    • 6,221 views

  39. PB v Slimes

    By karenj,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,347 views

  40. Long-term Follow-up?

    By Sunflower73,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,108 views

  41. Will this Change?

    By Terrilen,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,080 views

  42. PRotein Drinks/ Triggers for Migraine Sufferers ?

    By coltonwade,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,664 views

  43. Port, Wire Bra and Boobs! Bad combo!

    By sunsett,
    • 3 replies
    • 835 views

  44. Excited and nervous about the band

    By AriesGirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 664 views

  45. First Fill And Wondering

    By PUGLET,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,079 views

  46. Who has had the band for a long time?

    By phenry,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,697 views

  47. Vinesqueen or anyone....help me please!!!

    By Miper70,
    • 3 replies
    • 900 views

  48. After surgery... enjoying a few drinks with friends?

    By beversman,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,477 views

  49. Anyone experience this on the pre-diet?

    By Doriana,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,530 views

  50. Obesity as a Pre Existing Condition? WLS for Dummies

    By sherilynn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,910 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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