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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. about 30hours until banding and emotions are all over the place....

    By shell04937,
    • 4 replies
    • 508 views

  2. Need Advice- 1 !/2 weeks post op

    By msgoat4949,
    • 3 replies
    • 742 views

  3. First appt with Dr Carroll

    By MS_mom_1965,
    • 0 replies
    • 534 views

  4. Soft food vs Mushies

    By ginger,
    • 2 replies
    • 689 views

  5. post question?

    By GayleS,
    • 3 replies
    • 714 views

  6. Why do people have their bands removed?

    By Sammysue78,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,191 views

  7. Gas

    By nana7,
    • 5 replies
    • 871 views

  8. Port Pain

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 1 reply
    • 619 views

  9. Long term reflux?

    By seppi,
    • 41 replies
    • 4,419 views

  10. Twentysomething Bandsters

    By nolagirl2,
    • 114 replies
    • 7,848 views

  11. Visual affirmations

    By derbygirl,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,405 views

  12. Hands up the Nurses

    By aus_colleen,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,800 views

  13. Can coughing cause slippage?

    By bluwings,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,359 views

  14. Upper GI

    By JILLMC,
    • 2 replies
    • 742 views

  15. messin up

    By kimmason,
    • 62 replies
    • 5,174 views

  16. How do you block people

    By beachgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 633 views

  17. Silly NSV

    By Koala,
    • 7 replies
    • 662 views

  18. port?

    By GayleS,
    • 9 replies
    • 815 views

  19. Dear God, Plz hlp my Reeces addiction

    By mini_me,
    • 40 replies
    • 2,714 views

  20. Stamp my hand, I'm now a member!

    By beachgirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 679 views

  21. Tummy tucks considered re-constructive?

    By Manny,
    • 3 replies
    • 906 views

  22. Can't "stomach" protein drinks any longer

    By NowNotSoBigGuy,
    • 8 replies
    • 930 views

  23. lap band tax deduction?

    By GayleS,
    • 5 replies
    • 968 views

  24. Always Cold...

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,687 views

  25. My Update- 1 year Bandiversary!

    By Bensmum1109,
    • 7 replies
    • 708 views

  26. Whats wrong with me???

    By pepper,
    • 5 replies
    • 829 views

  27. Pain after Fill

    By imagine,
    • 8 replies
    • 825 views

  28. Yeah! Happy happy joy joy!

    By Midnightwitc6,
    • 6 replies
    • 811 views

  29. Band Erosion?

    By Dunatl,
    • 1 reply
    • 946 views

  30. Devices to fight obesity

    By puddin,
    • 0 replies
    • 857 views

  31. My first NSV............

    By Paulax,
    • 3 replies
    • 534 views

  32. Band Erosion

    By Dunatl,
    • 0 replies
    • 628 views

  33. Three-year bandiversary!!

    By Alexandra,
    • 44 replies
    • 2,680 views

  34. Got a nasty pm from Carolcocoa

    By beachgirl,
    • 4 replies
    • 707 views

  35. Need Fill in MO or IL

    By stimpyfy,
    • 1 reply
    • 939 views

  36. Denton Texas Support group

    By gonnabethin,
    • 0 replies
    • 624 views

  37. Shame on Golden Corral.

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 69 replies
    • 11,790 views

  38. S.E.Suburbs - Melbourne get-together ALL WELCOME

    By wheeler,
    • 34 replies
    • 2,765 views

  39. Drinking & Steak

    By Cowgirl74,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,092 views

  40. Need new recipe ideas!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,626 views

  41. Abbreviation definitions

    By shaunaruder,
    • 1 reply
    • 721 views

  42. Banded 6/27 CAN'T STOP EATING! HELP!!!!!!

    By ryanjoey,
    • 11 replies
    • 992 views

  43. Time to Recover

    By Veronda,
    • 4 replies
    • 680 views

  44. Anyone heard of Dr. Frezza in Lubbock TX?

    By JesseD,
    • 0 replies
    • 847 views

  45. New weight loss tool

    By Chris61,
    • 0 replies
    • 632 views

  46. Don't need a new band

    By babsintx3,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,251 views

  47. Gas and Shoulder pains

    By Marijana,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,203 views

  48. New....with a silly question

    By AZA,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,830 views

  49. Heartburn

    By CLOE,
    • 2 replies
    • 970 views

  50. has anybody used dr.billy?

    By lzimm36,
    • 3 replies
    • 856 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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