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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. Okay, this is strange but it's helping..

    By ShayDee,
    • 6 replies
    • 991 views

  2. Here is the Inamed Handbook Link

    By La_madam,
    • 1 reply
    • 580 views

  3. How would you handle this?

    By DeniseC,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,374 views

  4. Pllleeeaaaasssee help me!!!!

    By shaunaruder,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,105 views

  5. Band to be inserted 20/09/06

    By labradoodle,
    • 2 replies
    • 688 views

  6. WOOO HOOOOO NSV! Yeah!!!!

    By Boo Boo Kitty,
    • 10 replies
    • 896 views

  7. Question from Tutor

    By tutor,
    • 4 replies
    • 850 views

  8. need fill doc nw/central arkansas area

    By Lap princess,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,101 views

  9. Is There Any Way That Having The Band In Our Bodies, Can Cause Cancer?

    By ItsGottaGo!,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,365 views

  10. I have a surgery date!

    By mzsmartypantz,
    • 8 replies
    • 721 views

  11. Sore throat and surgery is Wednesday!

    By samos,
    • 5 replies
    • 677 views

  12. So Frustrated

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,030 views

  13. Where'd my port go?

    By Wheetsin,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,426 views

  14. Who waited longer to get their first fill?

    By Kirsten117,
    • 12 replies
    • 899 views

  15. Too tight

    By flower,
    • 3 replies
    • 688 views

  16. Not as successful as I thought

    By kewi,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,648 views

  17. banded fri 15, Sept 2006

    By no pain no loss,
    • 2 replies
    • 528 views

  18. Shoulder pain

    By bigreddog,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,097 views

  19. Meals: How many meals do you consume per day?

    By TexasRose,
    • 7 replies
    • 884 views

  20. One Year Anniversary

    By Crystalstar11,
    • 5 replies
    • 973 views

  21. What's for lunch/supper?

    By Paulax,
    • 6 replies
    • 732 views

  22. OMG.....I had NO idea!

    By jojo41,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,217 views

  23. Ladysplenda Updated Pictures 24 To 14 In Ten Months

    By ladysplenda,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,508 views

  24. J & J Swedish Bands only $ for a fill how much have you paid ?

    By snowflake,
    • 3 replies
    • 843 views

  25. Are hiccups bad....possible band slippage?

    By BigBZ,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,349 views

  26. Bad Bad Baddd Pain In My Chest Area

    By ashley,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,060 views

  27. Dr. Spivak

    By Lisa Revils,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,398 views

  28. Gastric Sleeve Surgery

    By Jan Callsen,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,231 views

  29. An update on my band problems...

    By babsintx3,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,293 views

  30. Ok. Its Getting Weird Now!!!

    By wyldvelia,
    • 2 replies
    • 715 views

  31. Blah

    By TexasBr@t,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,098 views

  32. Journals?

    By Constance,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,010 views

  33. Wok?

    By jgandg,
    • 3 replies
    • 912 views

  34. How Long??

    By Boo Boo Kitty,
    • 7 replies
    • 794 views

  35. Onederland!

    By Mrs Sabre,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,936 views

  36. Never admitted until NOW

    By foodstampchamp,
    • 98 replies
    • 6,900 views

  37. Canada Rocks

    By CLOE,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,412 views

  38. I'm SO upset - Insurance denied me -- Need Your Help

    By cl_tx_42,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,424 views

  39. August 06 Banders

    By bishowa,
    • 2 replies
    • 599 views

  40. Another Canadian, eh

    By green,
    • 110 replies
    • 6,295 views

  41. 2nd fill - what to expect?

    By neverland,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,037 views

  42. Help in SC -- fill closed up

    By clady,
    • 3 replies
    • 723 views

  43. veteran Bandsters - questions for you

    By michaelms,
    • 2 replies
    • 648 views

  44. HELP...Is this the right thing to do???????

    By April,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,071 views

  45. Hello Idaho Folks

    By PhotoNut,
    • 67 replies
    • 7,859 views

  46. Therapist NOT supportive of LB

    By jgandg,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,887 views

  47. Protein shakes making me nauseated

    By chabutter,
    • 4 replies
    • 614 views

  48. Aloe Vera Juice - The Best Me

    By cashley,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,608 views

  49. Burning Pain

    By kmwwmk,
    • 3 replies
    • 774 views

  50. In tears all weekend

    By kellieatkins30,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,424 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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