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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. what made you decide this is it

    By strictlyred,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,692 views

  2. Ok, need some encouragement....

    By zet,
    • 9 replies
    • 867 views

  3. This sounds soooooo dumb....but.....

    By Time2live,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,287 views

  4. Today is Keekhari Band Day

    By Teresita,
    • 11 replies
    • 942 views

  5. Perfect food to feel full for a long time

    By prasman,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,879 views

  6. Diabetic foot pain

    By derbygirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 978 views

  7. The last 30 pounds

    By flower,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,580 views

  8. The surgery finally hit me tonight....

    By GiGGlesTX,
    • 2 replies
    • 872 views

  9. Aunt Flo (for the females)

    By Dani-X,
    • 2 replies
    • 666 views

  10. I Have A Date!!!!!

    By sweethot143,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,042 views

  11. what do they mean by supervised diet?

    By tiger liliy,
    • 0 replies
    • 706 views

  12. military

    By SeanPA,
    • 1 reply
    • 663 views

  13. Scuba diving?

    By gadgetlady,
    • 6 replies
    • 973 views

  14. Why Isn't Medicare Covering Cost of Lap Placement of Gastric Band?

    By ItsGottaGo!,
    • 4 replies
    • 760 views

  15. Port pics!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,915 views

  16. Commonwealth Care ???

    By deanna,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,226 views

  17. Do I need another fill?

    By ginger,
    • 3 replies
    • 567 views

  18. Has the lapband changed your life in the way you thought it would?

    By apinksoprano,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,337 views

  19. Denied!!!

    By seanmama,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,320 views

  20. I am starving - stop me !

    By fitzgerald,
    • 45 replies
    • 3,155 views

  21. Unplanned meals away from home

    By derbygirl,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,344 views

  22. Your favorite banded lunch.....

    By Paulax,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,655 views

  23. water

    By big tom,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,083 views

  24. Hamilton Weight Management/ lapbandtalk

    By bobby_hamrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 639 views

  25. Where do you feel restriction?

    By JJB,
    • 4 replies
    • 690 views

  26. I am on my 4th port!!!

    By 4 timer,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,076 views

  27. If you have some good thoughts to spare...

    By Parvathi,
    • 13 replies
    • 990 views

  28. Update to Fill Before Thanksgiving

    By robinem,
    • 1 reply
    • 512 views

  29. Support Group Meeting East Texas

    By anewvue,
    • 0 replies
    • 784 views

  30. Protein Water

    By Yasmina,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,927 views

  31. Where are the May '06 bandsters?

    By sleepyjean,
    • 4 replies
    • 578 views

  32. Girgling

    By pumpkin5,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,832 views

  33. Your favorite banded supper.....

    By Paulax,
    • 41 replies
    • 2,938 views

  34. First fill questions

    By katylady,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,084 views

  35. Any funny experiences...

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 2 replies
    • 691 views

  36. very bad gas in shoulder and a question

    By fitzgerald,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,689 views

  37. Back Problems anyone?

    By liberty2003,
    • 3 replies
    • 577 views

  38. Big NSV - giving away my 54x30 Dockers pants

    By NowNotSoBigGuy,
    • 3 replies
    • 539 views

  39. Looking for reccomendations of surgeons and or programs in NJ

    By michkor,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,449 views

  40. Unfill NOT working out this time

    By Alexandra,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,662 views

  41. How to lose a perfectly good band.

    By JCJSTL,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,440 views

  42. been gone

    By jillrn,
    • 2 replies
    • 602 views

  43. Hi there! Long time no see - sorry to say I am back with problems

    By Emmy27,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,205 views

  44. One way to know...

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 5 replies
    • 552 views

  45. PBing once to often?

    By lanie2006,
    • 4 replies
    • 752 views

  46. Nov 18th

    By gordonfamily3,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,296 views

  47. Is this normal???

    By DeniseC,
    • 4 replies
    • 765 views

  48. Iam OUT!

    By carmillejoanita,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,139 views

  49. Serious Poppy wound

    By Devana,
    • 10 replies
    • 857 views

  50. Just Have Some Questions

    By M.GUERRA,
    • 1 reply
    • 694 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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