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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 could this be

    By hippmom,
    • 1 reply
    • 845 views

  2. ovarian cyst, I mean alien watermellon!

    By vintagehound,
    • 4 replies
    • 989 views

  3. Has anyones back pain gotten better after surgery?

    By 5jacks,
    • 6 replies
    • 766 views

  4. Here Is My Situation

    By PUGLET,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,130 views

  5. CRYING again

    By amom,
    • 8 replies
    • 884 views

  6. Got called fat...an NSV

    By *susan*,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,744 views

  7. Does anyone know the answer?

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 6 replies
    • 721 views

  8. Going to a seminar on Saturday

    By anonemouse,
    • 1 reply
    • 528 views

  9. A Word On Gas

    By FullofGRACE,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,028 views

  10. How many days in hospital after removal?

    By CaroPar,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,559 views

  11. Extremely Frustrated!!!

    By ginger,
    • 3 replies
    • 734 views

  12. Annoying People

    By K@t,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,890 views

  13. S-L-O-W-L-Y but surely!

    By mferra,
    • 5 replies
    • 738 views

  14. Has anyone named their band?

    By Irish Dancers,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,423 views

  15. Hey Everyone

    By PUGLET,
    • 4 replies
    • 862 views

  16. Why did you choose a midband?

    By CancunGirl,
    • 17 replies
    • 4,248 views

  17. What's going on with my fill?

    By jason2116,
    • 3 replies
    • 879 views

  18. gastric band after gastric bypass

    By mrythern,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,943 views

  19. help help hicups hurt WHY???????

    By tiredepot,
    • 10 replies
    • 948 views

  20. Dr. Fitzpatrick in Portland and Eugene

    By deckedout,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,465 views

  21. after surgery activity

    By jack2911,
    • 1 reply
    • 516 views

  22. Bootcamp? Christmas Challenge?

    By LapBandFan,
    • 0 replies
    • 581 views

  23. Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) still ROCKS!!!!

    By Yoda,
    • 9 replies
    • 870 views

  24. cover or not?

    By andreerichards1,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,047 views

  25. Thinking about getting lapband, nervous

    By anonemouse,
    • 7 replies
    • 849 views

  26. Please pray for my sister& her baby girl.

    By ~c~,
    • 37 replies
    • 2,472 views

  27. Holy Moley!

    By bitteroldhag,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,211 views

  28. i have a 'drinking problem'

    By losingjusme,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,216 views

  29. Surgery by end of year?

    By anonemouse,
    • 3 replies
    • 763 views

  30. Seems my complications are over...

    By babsintx3,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,176 views

  31. Sushi without the rice and seaweed paper

    By NowNotSoBigGuy,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,006 views

  32. 6 months....*sigh*

    By K@t,
    • 6 replies
    • 771 views

  33. I got Unfilled again....I kept getting tighter...not looser

    By housecatgirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 880 views

  34. Just banded on 10/18/06

    By sueol,
    • 3 replies
    • 831 views

  35. Pumpkin Shake

    By robinem,
    • 3 replies
    • 706 views

  36. Any Bandsters from Katy, TX?

    By MizJudie,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,217 views

  37. How Come No One Is Ever In The Chat Room

    By PUGLET,
    • 8 replies
    • 836 views

  38. Anybody out there wrestled post banding?

    By bigreddog,
    • 1 reply
    • 628 views

  39. hello

    By roadrunner,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,635 views

  40. HELP Please

    By crispypanda,
    • 5 replies
    • 857 views

  41. How do you burp?!!

    By soniacan,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,104 views

  42. Stupid question but I would like an answer...

    By DerickM,
    • 4 replies
    • 547 views

  43. Labwork has me Crying DIABETES!

    By sherilynn,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,509 views

  44. walking is great!

    By Katgirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 687 views

  45. Prayer Chain????

    By FullofGRACE,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,160 views

  46. Optifast

    By andreerichards1,
    • 2 replies
    • 854 views

  47. Feedback? Liver Cleanse???

    By BeacheeGirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,155 views

  48. DR APPTS - NSV's

    By bubbyville,
    • 2 replies
    • 557 views

  49. I miss my beer!!!

    By shellgrif,
    • 3 replies
    • 909 views

  50. 2nd fill, on liquids and starving

    By robinem,
    • 1 reply
    • 447 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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