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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. Strawberry seeds ???

    By want2lose,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,409 views

  2. when can I take a shower

    By em1125,
    • 9 replies
    • 920 views

  3. Post surgical sensitivity to odors

    By jahair,
    • 4 replies
    • 623 views

  4. Fill ?'s - want agressive fill, might have leak, yadayadayada

    By BeacheeGirl,
    • 4 replies
    • 942 views

  5. 2nd fill question

    By Miss me baby,
    • 5 replies
    • 849 views

  6. Band Surgery Tomorrow

    By bibytz,
    • 2 replies
    • 631 views

  7. Looking to get password

    By Shemker394,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,153 views

  8. Im a Reno bandster!

    By jen30,
    • 33 replies
    • 3,409 views

  9. Thinking of Banding in QLD

    By Cowgirl74,
    • 3 replies
    • 915 views

  10. Goals/NSV's

    By Teresita,
    • 123 replies
    • 8,243 views

  11. Scared to death of relationships?

    By j_war06,
    • 10 replies
    • 874 views

  12. Steroids!!!

    By bitteroldhag,
    • 4 replies
    • 932 views

  13. Thank you Fellow Canucks

    By Yoda,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,263 views

  14. Could you have succeeded without the band?

    By debi717,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,034 views

  15. how many

    By andreerichards,
    • 1 reply
    • 601 views

  16. Evil Tricare Wellness Coordinator

    By DaniKLargo,
    • 1 reply
    • 546 views

  17. Typical Meal?

    By Chelley,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,267 views

  18. My lengthy (and somewhat) detailed journey of being banded.

    By JamesA,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,086 views

  19. Nochoice's Band Date!

    By Leona06,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,937 views

  20. September Band Anniversary-Where is everyone

    By JAYGERL05,
    • 6 replies
    • 626 views

  21. my face hurts?

    By mcw12985,
    • 4 replies
    • 717 views

  22. Happy Birthday Penni06

    By Teresita,
    • 10 replies
    • 833 views

  23. Surgeon Experience

    By samos,
    • 5 replies
    • 675 views

  24. My Revelation

    By Koala,
    • 5 replies
    • 679 views

  25. Save the date....

    By gordonfamily3,
    • 35 replies
    • 2,780 views

  26. Do you eat before a fill?

    By GreatDame,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,509 views

  27. New to All This

    By labradoodle,
    • 2 replies
    • 599 views

  28. Surgery Thursday - I'm Nervous

    By cassandra,
    • 6 replies
    • 829 views

  29. Just banded, feeling very bloated

    By GonnaDoIt,
    • 29 replies
    • 3,169 views

  30. April Bandits, Steve Irwin, Croc Hunter!!!

    By amourette,
    • 3 replies
    • 773 views

  31. Designer Whey Protein

    By cl_tx_42,
    • 5 replies
    • 846 views

  32. Throwing in the towel

    By marys,
    • 113 replies
    • 8,985 views

  33. Slender Lady, Liberty Fitness or Curves???

    By housecatgirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,022 views

  34. Anyone use

    By cyndy40,
    • 2 replies
    • 799 views

  35. come and chat!

    By amourette,
    • 0 replies
    • 523 views

  36. Need Help!!!!!

    By bswint,
    • 9 replies
    • 956 views

  37. if you search girl

    By ludochka556,
    • 4 replies
    • 697 views

  38. Weird thing happened!!!

    By IMEARLY,
    • 0 replies
    • 756 views

  39. I Don't Understand!

    By ItsGottaGo!,
    • 8 replies
    • 991 views

  40. How long did you keep your stitches covered?

    By ginger,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,265 views

  41. Damn its expensive in the States!

    By bosacafe,
    • 1 reply
    • 955 views

  42. Just saying hello

    By SharynP,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,845 views

  43. Hi VA viewer!

    By want2lose,
    • 0 replies
    • 717 views

  44. newbie

    By mel210773,
    • 6 replies
    • 973 views

  45. What will they think of Next

    By Vickie1177,
    • 8 replies
    • 819 views

  46. Financing

    By prettyfaythe,
    • 2 replies
    • 802 views

  47. Does this mean I'm full?

    By ginger,
    • 6 replies
    • 865 views

  48. Good Bye For A Few Days!

    By neenagh,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,050 views

  49. Eating Solids Too Soon?

    By Third&Long,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,124 views

  50. discourged

    By sue72704,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,358 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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