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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. NSV in a bad situation

    By ousooner,
    • 6 replies
    • 564 views

  2. Newbie---had my surgery consult today!

    By DeniseC,
    • 9 replies
    • 650 views

  3. April Bandits, It's August!!!!

    By amourette,
    • 88 replies
    • 4,713 views

  4. April 2006 Bandits September Challenge

    By Ceparano,
    • 0 replies
    • 687 views

  5. April 2006 Bandits September Challenge

    By Ceparano,
    • 0 replies
    • 637 views

  6. WARNING - Indelicate Burping Question

    By Mvpo8961,
    • 6 replies
    • 736 views

  7. Where can I get the card for after surgery?

    By JillN,
    • 5 replies
    • 686 views

  8. Calcium citrate vs carbonate

    By want2lose,
    • 1 reply
    • 786 views

  9. Is anyone else losing their hair??

    By truckinmama,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,059 views

  10. My First NSV and today is my birthday!!!!!

    By diva,
    • 7 replies
    • 709 views

  11. KATRINA and my 1 year bandiversary

    By showboatgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 561 views

  12. Hey, losers!

    By Paulax,
    • 4 replies
    • 737 views

  13. GOT a cold 1 week prior to surgery

    By SLHarrison,
    • 7 replies
    • 675 views

  14. Gotta change my behavior...HELP!

    By Malice X Girl,
    • 29 replies
    • 1,723 views

  15. When does the fill stay with you

    By carol134,
    • 8 replies
    • 694 views

  16. powerful vomitting four days post-band

    By squiggle,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,629 views

  17. Not doing so well on pre op diet

    By Teresa'sTurn,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,948 views

  18. Overfilled, but by how much

    By Morsaille,
    • 6 replies
    • 928 views

  19. Major NSV!!

    By ThunderThighs,
    • 2 replies
    • 785 views

  20. Are you hungry/shaky?

    By cl_tx_42,
    • 9 replies
    • 939 views

  21. Where to buy stuff after banding

    By ginger,
    • 6 replies
    • 780 views

  22. New Member recently banded..with questions

    By ginger,
    • 11 replies
    • 927 views

  23. Slow for anyone else?

    By Yoda,
    • 6 replies
    • 635 views

  24. Question about Moderators

    By Fitter,
    • 225 replies
    • 14,465 views

  25. Help - restriction is fine but not losing

    By Connorsmom,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,059 views

  26. What was your last straw?

    By sleepyjean,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,790 views

  27. dh banded

    By loriely,
    • 6 replies
    • 723 views

  28. Stop It - I Need This!!

    By gonnabethin,
    • 6 replies
    • 953 views

  29. Stop It - I Need This!!

    By gonnabethin,
    • 0 replies
    • 570 views

  30. Stop It - I Need This!!

    By gonnabethin,
    • 0 replies
    • 702 views

  31. anyone had knee surgery?

    By lovecats85,
    • 6 replies
    • 852 views

  32. Unfills...how many have you had and why?

    By SusanP,
    • 11 replies
    • 962 views

  33. Pre-band Eating Like Crazy!!!

    By neenagh,
    • 44 replies
    • 3,212 views

  34. R there foods that you eat & the next day you gained

    By JAYGERL05,
    • 14 replies
    • 813 views

  35. Why didn't he listen???

    By MiaHalliwell,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,330 views

  36. Question about surgery

    By porclndoll,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,001 views

  37. To the MODS

    By Dody,
    • 3 replies
    • 792 views

  38. 2006 Christmas Wish List

    By dawg,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,526 views

  39. Fiber Anyone?

    By gonnabethin,
    • 6 replies
    • 973 views

  40. Crushing pills

    By Dody,
    • 10 replies
    • 933 views

  41. Anyone's Throat Feel Weird?

    By NeenBand,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,539 views

  42. Has Anyone Had Any Weird Cravings Since Being Banded????

    By ThunderThighs,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,462 views

  43. going for first fill

    By twoboysmom,
    • 3 replies
    • 543 views

  44. D/FW Support Dinner Tonight

    By Carlene,
    • 11 replies
    • 961 views

  45. Thank you LBT Mods and Alex

    By PhotoNut,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,232 views

  46. Just wondering why so many go to Mexico for banding?

    By shell04937,
    • 100 replies
    • 6,147 views

  47. PB'g at Work

    By mcw12985,
    • 11 replies
    • 977 views

  48. I Want Food!!

    By roiansmom,
    • 2 replies
    • 726 views

  49. what if it doesn't work???

    By andreerichards,
    • 3 replies
    • 933 views

  50. dreams (nightmares rather) during two-week pre-op diet

    By mcw12985,
    • 4 replies
    • 526 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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