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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. How will you know if your band has slipped or if you've streched it?

    By carolel,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,708 views

  2. Fishy Food/Soup

    By Poodles,
    • 2 replies
    • 720 views

  3. Hi i'm new

    By butterflyness,
    • 3 replies
    • 662 views

  4. Exercise Clothes Any Good Recommendations?

    By kareyquilts,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,497 views

  5. General Questions about Erosion, etc.

    By skyeblu79,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,641 views

  6. Quit smoking for before WLS?

    By booda,
    • 33 replies
    • 2,901 views

  7. Acid reflux...and the band

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 3 replies
    • 824 views

  8. Famous Bandsters?

    By dcox20,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,957 views

  9. Over eating when emotional!!! Big Problem

    By Guest dana,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,243 views

  10. Pizza

    By lapbandman,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,815 views

  11. Breakfast of Champions.

    By bobby_hamrick,
    • 7 replies
    • 898 views

  12. other things you've tried

    By mangojoy,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,221 views

  13. I just want a Bagel!!!!

    By soniacan,
    • 4 replies
    • 962 views

  14. Anyone in Reno NV

    By bobby_hamrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 610 views

  15. Great Fill doc in Baytown

    By TruBlueSue,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,391 views

  16. Unethical bandsters?

    By Wheetsin,
    • 109 replies
    • 9,354 views

  17. Opposites attracts!

    By CCBSTX,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,076 views

  18. My Nightmare at the ER in Atlanta, GA.

    By Iluvmyboys,
    • 32 replies
    • 5,533 views

  19. URGENT - PLEASE HELP, not eating or drinking with complications!!!

    By corinnel,
    • 7 replies
    • 940 views

  20. Dry Heaving....Eww :(

    By B4by Ph4t,
    • 9 replies
    • 7,066 views

  21. Lunch at "The Hub" Sunday 22nd October 2006

    By aus_colleen,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,070 views

  22. Fill Doctor for Oklahoma/ Mexico Bandster

    By kimmiechelle,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,162 views

  23. packing it all up?

    By soniacan,
    • 2 replies
    • 846 views

  24. Big, Deep Sigh....

    By robinem,
    • 9 replies
    • 941 views

  25. Full and Hungry at the same time! Weird.

    By BandaCat,
    • 1 reply
    • 597 views

  26. It seems like it was a LOOONG time ago...

    By MelAnne,
    • 3 replies
    • 596 views

  27. Can you suggest WLS Books to read?

    By sherilynn,
    • 2 replies
    • 594 views

  28. Wayback Machine...Time traveling

    By mookie1,
    • 11 replies
    • 989 views

  29. Canadian in Kansas

    By Edith,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,013 views

  30. protica

    By lapbandman,
    • 4 replies
    • 788 views

  31. Well, Well, I Really Do Have A Band, HICCUPS

    By ItsGottaGo!,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,238 views

  32. Final Consult with Surgeon

    By Veggestyle,
    • 3 replies
    • 907 views

  33. Wanted: Help For The Anxious!

    By FullofGRACE,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,002 views

  34. Slowly it goes.

    By bobby_hamrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 643 views

  35. Message Board for TLBC Patients

    By Yoda,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,038 views

  36. PORT (re)placement and esthetics

    By RavensRiches,
    • 3 replies
    • 690 views

  37. Threesome

    By Poodles,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,607 views

  38. A spouses questions??

    By adreinke,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,385 views

  39. Fills-Cobourn patients

    By swanny,
    • 3 replies
    • 799 views

  40. Need advice from experienced bandsters

    By mariecarmen,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,135 views

  41. The Band VS Gastric Bypass...What made your decision??

    By Guest Sew N Sew,
    • 41 replies
    • 3,461 views

  42. Gotta Fly-Embarassing Question

    By LapBandit,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,899 views

  43. lapband or VBG??

    By Bella,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,004 views

  44. Calling all Northern Alberta LB's-I have an idea!

    By mookie1,
    • 1 reply
    • 518 views

  45. FOR MEN: Bands of Steel Sound Off!

    By s1m1,
    • 4 replies
    • 841 views

  46. Oh my gosh....I am starving today.

    By Irish Girl,
    • 1 reply
    • 607 views

  47. Starting to Panic

    By mypov,
    • 8 replies
    • 816 views

  48. Good news

    By carolel,
    • 1 reply
    • 724 views

  49. Bad experience with office staff

    By AngelaT,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,060 views

  50. what kind of Broth do I buy?

    By raynie,
    • 10 replies
    • 941 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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