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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. Is this normal....

    By Cowgirl74,
    • 4 replies
    • 711 views

  2. Life Insurance ? Uk Banders Plz ?

    By sugarplum,
    • 0 replies
    • 721 views

  3. First fill; all seems well

    By NowNotSoBigGuy,
    • 2 replies
    • 671 views

  4. Before and After Pictures Needed

    By flower,
    • 1 reply
    • 495 views

  5. initial consult

    By kimmi221,
    • 8 replies
    • 911 views

  6. Chick-fil-a

    By staceylca,
    • 1 reply
    • 953 views

  7. Lap band costs...

    By susannah,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,266 views

  8. One week to go

    By oldspark,
    • 6 replies
    • 906 views

  9. Needing some advice----Don't know what to expect??????

    By apinksoprano,
    • 3 replies
    • 595 views

  10. Having Trouble Drinking enough Water

    By kimmiechelle,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,175 views

  11. Protein? During preop?

    By soniacan,
    • 12 replies
    • 978 views

  12. No more band

    By nesstg,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,582 views

  13. Please help me!

    By LarryG1978,
    • 6 replies
    • 876 views

  14. Does your Dr put in a fill during surgery or does he make you wait 6weeks????

    By shell04937,
    • 10 replies
    • 668 views

  15. The Pill - GIRLS ONLY!...DON'T THINK YOU GUYS WANT TO READ THIS!

    By Kate27,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,040 views

  16. Insurance & Aftercare or Fills

    By skyeblu79,
    • 7 replies
    • 710 views

  17. Fluouroscopy..whats the difference?

    By ginger,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,436 views

  18. Dental Exam?

    By Chris S. - L.I.,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,158 views

  19. Would you do it all again ?

    By Yasmina,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,932 views

  20. Anyone else for the bonus plate of band + hiatal hernia?

    By KelliW,
    • 23 replies
    • 3,026 views

  21. Need Help Re: Disclosure to Possibly Unsupportive People

    By jgandg,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,181 views

  22. what is over eating????

    By andreerichards1,
    • 3 replies
    • 758 views

  23. pain in left side

    By roxy123,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,012 views

  24. carnation instant breakfast

    By traceylb36,
    • 2 replies
    • 706 views

  25. 6 mos banded, cholesterol gone up...UGH!

    By Miper70,
    • 2 replies
    • 798 views

  26. Doctor Help

    By K@t,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,002 views

  27. Just for the record, the new AP band is from

    By Curley,
    • 0 replies
    • 762 views

  28. The band just isn't working for me

    By JZackary,
    • 53 replies
    • 6,960 views

  29. 15lbs till goal and i'm totally blowing it

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 2 replies
    • 487 views

  30. Obsession?

    By j_war06,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,162 views

  31. Specialist won't give me a note!

    By sherilynn,
    • 4 replies
    • 854 views

  32. First Post

    By steffiepisani,
    • 2 replies
    • 840 views

  33. ABC September Chat

    By StephM,
    • 436 replies
    • 28,768 views

  34. Increase Your Chances of a Good Fill

    By sweetsue,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,711 views

  35. What does PB mean?

    By ratgirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,309 views

  36. Trouble eating first week out - anyone else?

    By NewBeginnings2018,
    • 8 replies
    • 867 views

  37. HELP!!!! I have lunch in one hour!!!!

    By carolel,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,230 views

  38. Any Shropshire/ West Midlands bandsters?

    By libertysuzanne,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,008 views

  39. May 2006 Band Crew ~ September Chat

    By 3loves,
    • 182 replies
    • 11,061 views

  40. Oct 14th NC get together

    By sunsett,
    • 0 replies
    • 667 views

  41. To fill or not to fill???

    By shaunaruder,
    • 3 replies
    • 792 views

  42. first fill?

    By cindyn,
    • 2 replies
    • 677 views

  43. Self Pay - Capital One

    By anewvue,
    • 4 replies
    • 906 views

  44. Dr. Woodman-Memphis, Tn

    By sheilamj1fan,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,994 views

  45. Over seas trip

    By Yasmina,
    • 12 replies
    • 849 views

  46. Pill swallowing and degree of restriction?

    By GettingHealthyAgain,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,055 views

  47. New band on the market

    By Curley,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,837 views

  48. Pill swallowing and degree of restriction

    By GettingHealthyAgain,
    • 5 replies
    • 823 views

  49. Breakfast or snack

    By Mvpo8961,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,321 views

  50. Fill Drs. in LA or MS

    By JJinLA,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,258 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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