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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. Serious question I need answered

    By Miper70,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,181 views

  2. My first fill went well

    By DAA,
    • 0 replies
    • 573 views

  3. Immediate restriction after fill?

    By div95008,
    • 2 replies
    • 758 views

  4. Head Games - How to get your head in the program!

    By cashley,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,098 views

  5. warm or cool drinks to start

    By cindyn,
    • 8 replies
    • 958 views

  6. Hello Everybody

    By Tracicat,
    • 6 replies
    • 607 views

  7. Got my surgery date----WoooHoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By DeniseC,
    • 3 replies
    • 650 views

  8. Gads, I sooo screwed up!

    By Guest Sew N Sew,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,877 views

  9. Help me i'm giving up on the band, 2 jobs, no time for exercise and bad eating. HELP!

    By msheavensent,
    • 10 replies
    • 758 views

  10. Squash and Yams need reciepes

    By robinem,
    • 1 reply
    • 690 views

  11. No complications?

    By willow5880,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,246 views

  12. pain discomfort and up date HELP

    By simmah_oz,
    • 3 replies
    • 893 views

  13. Anyone Use Lortab Liquid For Post-Op Pain?

    By ItsGottaGo!,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,252 views

  14. I have a thought on fills what do you think?

    By hootiebelle,
    • 1 reply
    • 463 views

  15. Sizes

    By hlj25950,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,658 views

  16. I love my scale today

    By SharynP,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,026 views

  17. Help!!!!! Do I need a fill???

    By housecatgirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 563 views

  18. Just started solids and went to town :(

    By shaunaruder,
    • 8 replies
    • 820 views

  19. Was your first fill at 4 or 6 weeks?

    By Randi,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,483 views

  20. Newbie asked why do threads come up as new posts....

    By edieparks,
    • 1 reply
    • 373 views

  21. How soon to drive?

    By want2lose,
    • 7 replies
    • 997 views

  22. who or what determines when it's time to fill ?

    By pretty plum,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,005 views

  23. The "NEVER HUNGRY" thread - post here if that's you

    By Wheetsin,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,344 views

  24. THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE UGLY

    By health1st,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,527 views

  25. Lap bands in the News down under

    By Manny,
    • 5 replies
    • 767 views

  26. Blogs?

    By cpbaby,
    • 2 replies
    • 654 views

  27. Oct 14th....

    By gordonfamily3,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,024 views

  28. Tofu

    By Poodles,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,030 views

  29. Free Healthy Cookbooks

    By Loving-It,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,798 views

  30. Single samples are back!!

    By gonnabethin,
    • 3 replies
    • 639 views

  31. Please Help

    By em1125,
    • 3 replies
    • 827 views

  32. Food Cravings are back

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,076 views

  33. very OT -- for anyone who has ever worked in the legal atmosphere

    By mcw12985,
    • 1 reply
    • 851 views

  34. stupid ? about vomiting

    By BigBZ,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,194 views

  35. Protein - Brands?

    By reggers,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,705 views

  36. Liquid stage: how many oz. is your protein drink?

    By brittu,
    • 4 replies
    • 782 views

  37. Help!!! Does anyone have Medical Mutual?

    By chameleon,
    • 3 replies
    • 7,717 views

  38. thinking of getting banded in LA

    By ParkerAS,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,623 views

  39. How long before you returned to work / or normal duties

    By oldspark,
    • 7 replies
    • 893 views

  40. The Doctor Called and Made things right

    By natashiki,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,590 views

  41. Saturday fills

    By Trace Curry,
    • 2 replies
    • 665 views

  42. am i normal?

    By neverland,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,227 views

  43. tight all of a sudden

    By foodstampchamp,
    • 2 replies
    • 719 views

  44. Dr. C -- CPT Code Question

    By Randi,
    • 0 replies
    • 966 views

  45. Mulgrave Bandsters - Enhanced Primary Care Plan???

    By Goannabanda,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,014 views

  46. Self-pay, lapband, and Hiatal Hernia

    By Randi,
    • 4 replies
    • 883 views

  47. Lexapro for reflux control?

    By cindywv,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,337 views

  48. Had my first golfball, or whatever it's called..

    By Buffie,
    • 3 replies
    • 803 views

  49. Korean pine nut may offer help for obesity

    By Elisabethsew,
    • 0 replies
    • 544 views

  50. Fill doctor in NC (Cary / Raleigh area)

    By fullmoonsister,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,496 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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