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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. Chat room?

    By amourette,
    • 0 replies
    • 509 views

  2. To be banded on 9-20-06

    By jpower,
    • 0 replies
    • 674 views

  3. Take an Online Survey regarding Lap Band Surgery

    By cl_tx_42,
    • 1 reply
    • 613 views

  4. Question about pouch size

    By Shelby Angel,
    • 9 replies
    • 998 views

  5. Fantastic Brand New NSV

    By picardy3,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,342 views

  6. Toronto clinic

    By andreerichards,
    • 3 replies
    • 998 views

  7. 5 years ago today 9/11

    By sunsett,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,636 views

  8. Neuro-surgeon on Tuesday! Death to Pitunia!

    By vinesqueen,
    • 45 replies
    • 3,396 views

  9. why and how many?

    By andreerichards,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,476 views

  10. what have you rewarded yourself with now?

    By edieparks,
    • 14 replies
    • 843 views

  11. First fill was a breeze!

    By Boo Boo Kitty,
    • 0 replies
    • 537 views

  12. I have to have another surgery :(

    By coyotegirl,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,334 views

  13. Virgin lapbander!

    By Zena,
    • 2 replies
    • 871 views

  14. Morningstar Black Bean burgers are good!

    By leatha_g,
    • 5 replies
    • 950 views

  15. Acid Indigestion

    By cole,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,016 views

  16. Any good Doctors in Delaware

    By mimihealthy,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,807 views

  17. I Can Eat a Whole Sandwich...

    By NeenBand,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,328 views

  18. I was approved and I have a date!!!

    By JDru,
    • 1 reply
    • 665 views

  19. My first two NSVs!

    By lisah25,
    • 3 replies
    • 991 views

  20. NC September Chat

    By sunsett,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,166 views

  21. having the band placed tomorow!!

    By twiceblessed,
    • 4 replies
    • 731 views

  22. I'm finally at first base

    By Crishell,
    • 1 reply
    • 570 views

  23. 18 months post op (to the day) and the dreaded slippage

    By Parvathi,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,019 views

  24. Big News!!!

    By waterlily1072,
    • 11 replies
    • 984 views

  25. That Little Checkmark

    By Carlene,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,566 views

  26. For Those who have "Hit the Sweet Spot"

    By Buckeye62,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,018 views

  27. OT- sort of - Beans!

    By mcw12985,
    • 4 replies
    • 629 views

  28. Any other post-op's ever experience this?

    By BigBZ,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,048 views

  29. Pain and swollen port

    By skbishop78,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,052 views

  30. My First Appointment with NeWeigh !!!

    By TXSunflower,
    • 2 replies
    • 671 views

  31. Dr.C Question

    By cherg,
    • 2 replies
    • 850 views

  32. I'm Starving-Help

    By jcarter,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,001 views

  33. One Year With The Band!

    By Kathy473,
    • 2 replies
    • 915 views

  34. Anti-Blockage Recipe

    By jillian,
    • 5 replies
    • 736 views

  35. Restaurants...

    By RKidder,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,004 views

  36. What is for lunch?

    By Paulax,
    • 10 replies
    • 924 views

  37. Slippage??

    By Surby,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,285 views

  38. 10 cc band

    By Joe,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,189 views

  39. Surgery Looms nearer

    By labradoodle,
    • 2 replies
    • 718 views

  40. April 2006 Bandits September Chat

    By picardy3,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,439 views

  41. Need to Vent...need support!

    By Margo,
    • 3 replies
    • 804 views

  42. Woohoo! I got my pretest date!

    By ShayDee,
    • 2 replies
    • 665 views

  43. what is PB??

    By sha,
    • 2 replies
    • 675 views

  44. Got My Approval And A Date!!

    By tommygirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 590 views

  45. Has anyone heard of or used Dr Niazy Selim?

    By drcollier,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,186 views

  46. Turtle Tribe: call to action

    By vinesqueen,
    • 49 replies
    • 3,984 views

  47. I don't get it

    By Gummiebear,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,349 views

  48. I'm In Trouble

    By mcw12985,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,396 views

  49. Dr C & friends my first fill went well

    By DAA,
    • 2 replies
    • 735 views

  50. Pre-surgery Testing

    By cpbaby,
    • 8 replies
    • 958 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. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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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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