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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. Embedding the port in your abdominal wall

    By Irish Girl,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,058 views

  2. Sorry I have not posted recently

    By shell04937,
    • 0 replies
    • 513 views

  3. where should my port go?

    By jillrn,
    • 3 replies
    • 607 views

  4. Canada Bash

    By loriely,
    • 4 replies
    • 785 views

  5. losing sizes

    By threebeauties,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,623 views

  6. It's been one Hell of a Ride!

    By josephine,
    • 10 replies
    • 984 views

  7. letter to the minister of health

    By andreerichards1,
    • 1 reply
    • 481 views

  8. Someone answer this????????

    By tiredepot,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,627 views

  9. Surgery Cancelled!!!

    By rsbell,
    • 4 replies
    • 776 views

  10. DrC or anyone hiatal hernia question

    By terrriho,
    • 3 replies
    • 952 views

  11. Is two weeks too soon?

    By drcollier,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,021 views

  12. Rock Hill SC

    By alcon,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,427 views

  13. Tax Deduction for Lap Band???

    By DouglasP13,
    • 6 replies
    • 840 views

  14. Favorite Liquid Meal???

    By cassandra,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,453 views

  15. Researching Lap Band

    By cranzoe,
    • 1 reply
    • 604 views

  16. Free Lap Band

    By amom,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,349 views

  17. Frustation with Relatives

    By angie92,
    • 5 replies
    • 618 views

  18. BCBS of AL

    By officegirlblues,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,586 views

  19. Surgery, surgery & Pregnancy

    By kimalicious,
    • 1 reply
    • 682 views

  20. I'm wearing pantihose again!!!

    By carolel,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,082 views

  21. When to adjust?

    By Turner24,
    • 3 replies
    • 921 views

  22. What size are you and what is your goal size?

    By JAYGERL05,
    • 46 replies
    • 3,173 views

  23. July 06 bandsters How ya doin?

    By edieparks,
    • 2 replies
    • 515 views

  24. Hi everyone

    By pattiriciat,
    • 2 replies
    • 573 views

  25. Fill Dr in TN

    By carol453,
    • 0 replies
    • 588 views

  26. starting pre-diet today....

    By Doriana,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,511 views

  27. What did you tell your kids about LapBand?

    By mypov,
    • 9 replies
    • 895 views

  28. family history: jeeze

    By anonemouse,
    • 3 replies
    • 716 views

  29. Advice on size of 2nd fill

    By NowNotSoBigGuy,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,201 views

  30. Lap Band Leakage

    By 2bethin,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,332 views

  31. FREAKIN BAND!!! Three unfills and still problems!

    By housecatgirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,473 views

  32. Psych visit?

    By Minnesotalady,
    • 2 replies
    • 677 views

  33. I had my surgery this past Thursday!!! :)

    By DeniseC,
    • 6 replies
    • 814 views

  34. Pregnancy Question

    By kmillsap,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,155 views

  35. What about the pizza?

    By theloser,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,397 views

  36. one month ago tonight ...

    By losingjusme,
    • 7 replies
    • 809 views

  37. Nsv

    By juliegeraci,
    • 6 replies
    • 941 views

  38. need advice re weakness

    By lainer,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,375 views

  39. Has anyone had this happen

    By TexasBr@t,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,015 views

  40. Losing Slow In The Beginning

    By Chrissy "O",
    • 5 replies
    • 865 views

  41. Flu Shot

    By blj5362,
    • 1 reply
    • 788 views

  42. I am losing so slow

    By My_o_My,
    • 3 replies
    • 663 views

  43. New to this forum

    By dionnem,
    • 4 replies
    • 673 views

  44. Need support . . badly!! Defect leak in My 30 month Vanguard

    By judybellyband,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,622 views

  45. Feeling Pretty Discouraged

    By jgandg,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,166 views

  46. Banded over a year ago, no luck so far!

    By bkgrandma,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,073 views

  47. I'm Approved, But...

    By rsbell,
    • 5 replies
    • 816 views

  48. I Finally Got My Date Woo Hoooo!!!!!!

    By apinksoprano,
    • 0 replies
    • 459 views

  49. Just got banded yesterday! Hooray!!

    By Lady Janey,
    • 8 replies
    • 922 views

  50. Too tight?

    By sgreen,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,045 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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