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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. Been on liver shrink diet for over a week and .....

    By samos,
    • 2 replies
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  2. Is it bad to sleep on your port?

    By Sammysue78,
    • 9 replies
    • 890 views

  3. Calorie Question...

    By libra,
    • 8 replies
    • 956 views

  4. Whats for Dinner?

    By Nana~,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,724 views

  5. does heavy around middle=VG BAND???

    By lexi85,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,536 views

  6. diabetes help

    By etbr,
    • 2 replies
    • 969 views

  7. Grand Rapids Anyone?

    By Nathalie,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,239 views

  8. new here

    By FAITH P,
    • 0 replies
    • 522 views

  9. Anyone have gallbladder surgery AFTER the band

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 9 replies
    • 653 views

  10. Sugar Free Pudding

    By ginger,
    • 3 replies
    • 835 views

  11. Pllleeeaaaasssee help me!!!!

    By shaunaruder,
    • 9 replies
    • 789 views

  12. Today is my day.

    By cindyn,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,622 views

  13. Advice, what to do?

    By marys,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,148 views

  14. Fill question - tightness, facilities in Rome?

    By gadgetlady,
    • 4 replies
    • 736 views

  15. Seattle grad student seeks buddy

    By Sammysue78,
    • 1 reply
    • 685 views

  16. Help me please

    By cher3150,
    • 12 replies
    • 902 views

  17. Mexico Doctors

    By lins12,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,590 views

  18. Asheville Folks...

    By PhotoNut,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,808 views

  19. birth control and wls

    By robinem,
    • 7 replies
    • 848 views

  20. Green button beside name?

    By Woodys,
    • 2 replies
    • 830 views

  21. So thankful I found this site!!!!

    By laphappy,
    • 4 replies
    • 816 views

  22. Heimlich on Lapbanders?

    By kim2bhealthy,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,012 views

  23. How will I keep my secret in this situation?

    By sweetsue,
    • 44 replies
    • 2,651 views

  24. Onefiftylicious

    By edieparks,
    • 2 replies
    • 678 views

  25. Just found out I am having my surgery next week!!!!

    By shell04937,
    • 11 replies
    • 955 views

  26. Just Banded On 8/07...ouch!

    By MICHELLE43,
    • 8 replies
    • 598 views

  27. when did you get busy.......

    By LA chula27,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,036 views

  28. My decision

    By Penni60,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,036 views

  29. For people Pre-Surgery

    By faybie,
    • 0 replies
    • 792 views

  30. Ah...four more days!!!

    By swanny,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,185 views

  31. Where

    By andreerichards1,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,080 views

  32. Surgery in the a.m. (9-13-06)

    By humnbirdnut,
    • 3 replies
    • 480 views

  33. Pain...Muscle or Lap Band

    By barkley,
    • 6 replies
    • 755 views

  34. New support group for Western Canadians

    By giblert,
    • 0 replies
    • 768 views

  35. Can't eat in a.m....why?

    By Woodys,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,047 views

  36. How much Protein

    By robinem,
    • 1 reply
    • 788 views

  37. I hit my year mark!!

    By Dianechef,
    • 30 replies
    • 2,283 views

  38. When can I take a bath?

    By ginger,
    • 4 replies
    • 977 views

  39. Pllleeeaaaasssee help me!!!!

    By shaunaruder,
    • 2 replies
    • 663 views

  40. Pllleeeaaaasssee help me!!!!

    By shaunaruder,
    • 0 replies
    • 571 views

  41. Lapband Bracelets are in..

    By skizzy06,
    • 6 replies
    • 891 views

  42. Lead up to band marital problems

    By kellieatkins30,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,082 views

  43. Diagnosed as diabetic---NOW WHAT?

    By derbygirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,143 views

  44. Well I tried it

    By Gummiebear,
    • 7 replies
    • 792 views

  45. Not lossing weight, why?

    By angiesims,
    • 7 replies
    • 639 views

  46. i'm a nervous wreck

    By neverland,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,203 views

  47. Photo with User Name

    By jahair,
    • 3 replies
    • 777 views

  48. 12 hours until banding!

    By want2lose,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,748 views

  49. Anyone have a stretched stoma?

    By Looloo,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,246 views

  50. NSV's for she...

    By MyKdsDad,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,615 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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