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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. Considering Spivak, but live near San Antonio

    By Randi,
    • 4 replies
    • 687 views

  2. Have to postpone suregery...

    By JDru,
    • 2 replies
    • 646 views

  3. Will try to lose weight without surgery

    By debi717,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,022 views

  4. I am so devastated!

    By diane5467,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,755 views

  5. Who will be the 100th member of the LBT 100 pound club??

    By Rockin' Robyn,
    • 10 replies
    • 746 views

  6. Gallbladder??

    By DrewsLou,
    • 11 replies
    • 899 views

  7. Question about overfill

    By Kirsten117,
    • 2 replies
    • 807 views

  8. Well I am finally banded....

    By shell04937,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,245 views

  9. Bandster Hell!!

    By TruBlueSue,
    • 2 replies
    • 922 views

  10. Dec bandsters

    By Jessica_TX29,
    • 0 replies
    • 614 views

  11. Counselors in north dallas area?

    By gonnabethin,
    • 3 replies
    • 831 views

  12. Restricted, not restricted, Restricted, etc.

    By Michlete,
    • 3 replies
    • 840 views

  13. What to do with too big clothes?

    By GE Mom,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,018 views

  14. Medical Breakthrough -- Obese from Secret Disease

    By vinesqueen,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,170 views

  15. Is the lap band healthy?

    By hollyb,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,794 views

  16. Question about conversion to RNY or VG vs. band

    By Bensmum1109,
    • 3 replies
    • 914 views

  17. Throwing In The Towel...

    By kabeerah,
    • 33 replies
    • 2,632 views

  18. Where next?

    By siestaqh,
    • 1 reply
    • 601 views

  19. Important Questions to ask Doctors in MX

    By skyeblu79,
    • 5 replies
    • 652 views

  20. Benign Hemangioma Tumor's

    By jqpublic,
    • 4 replies
    • 654 views

  21. Gurgling sounds?

    By Michlete,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,695 views

  22. Anyone "cured" their sleep apnea with weight loss?

    By Northernsun,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,480 views

  23. 6mths already!?!?!

    By A1ikou,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,206 views

  24. Would just like to say....

    By SharynP,
    • 4 replies
    • 821 views

  25. How to prepare for the band?

    By mypov,
    • 3 replies
    • 672 views

  26. how is she

    By jenny,
    • 0 replies
    • 755 views

  27. My jeans fit!!

    By kutia,
    • 7 replies
    • 909 views

  28. I Need Help....

    By LA chula27,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,626 views

  29. Hair Loss Study

    By cassandra,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,521 views

  30. What did you tell your co-workers?

    By Bostongurl,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,354 views

  31. Restricted, not restricted, Restricted, etc.

    By Michlete,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,607 views

  32. medical stuff--beware

    By jess-band4/06,
    • 4 replies
    • 915 views

  33. Sunta NSV's

    By Sunta,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,090 views

  34. How many Calories???

    By coleoptera,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,181 views

  35. getting banded october 16 very nervous

    By tiredepot,
    • 7 replies
    • 829 views

  36. Help! What would you do?

    By NewBeginnings2018,
    • 5 replies
    • 722 views

  37. spivak fills

    By RLittman,
    • 5 replies
    • 835 views

  38. Just a little rambling pep talk...

    By Carlene,
    • 2 replies
    • 570 views

  39. Isopure

    By chattanoogabrat,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,266 views

  40. easy lite calzone

    By sweetsue,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,762 views

  41. Weightloss and PCOS - WOMEN/Adult

    By beccamay,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,781 views

  42. Well, I guess I am tight enough

    By MarcyD,
    • 2 replies
    • 681 views

  43. PB's = Weight Gain?

    By Pinkylee,
    • 4 replies
    • 699 views

  44. Should I Feel This Way?

    By reredc,
    • 5 replies
    • 836 views

  45. mind not in line with stomach

    By neverland,
    • 4 replies
    • 751 views

  46. Spousal support?

    By jennac,
    • 2 replies
    • 629 views

  47. just diagnosed with PCOS

    By lovecats85,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,245 views

  48. Liquids to help with constipation?

    By Drifter,
    • 6 replies
    • 966 views

  49. Unbelievable!!!

    By Miper70,
    • 8 replies
    • 931 views

  50. Query about eating and headache...

    By Yoda,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,336 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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