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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!

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  1. Hair Dye Pre Surgery?

    By Leona06,
    • 10 replies
    • 13,179 views

  2. Calculating excess weight lost percentage

    By KimInMD,
    • 11 replies
    • 13,154 views

  3. colon cleanse?

    By foodstampchamp,
    • 82 replies
    • 13,150 views

  4. Throwing up gray gelatin like substance PLZ HELP!

    By sophiamckenna,
    • 15 replies
    • 13,121 views

  5. One-on-one holiday exercise challenge, anyone?

    By Zoe,
    • 223 replies
    • 13,109 views

  6. October Chat

    By NJChick,
    • 208 replies
    • 13,106 views

  7. I'm Freaking Out! What are tertiary contractions in the esophagus???

    By puffyone,
    • 2 replies
    • 13,093 views

  8. I can"t eat breakfast, I can eat a house for dinner

    By MeganMatters,
    • 36 replies
    • 13,055 views

  9. A Very Blessed December Challenge

    By lisaholland73,   
    • 207 replies
    • 13,020 views

  10. Sex Life

    By Indyguydon,
    • 83 replies
    • 12,996 views

  11. Star Jones

    By nickie456,
    • 95 replies
    • 12,996 views

  12. Bmi 27 And Considering The Lapband, Depressed

    By dwolley,   
    • 24 replies
    • 12,963 views

  13. Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 225 replies
    • 12,963 views

  14. Are there any low bmi's who talk often?

    By annestoy,
    • 115 replies
    • 12,930 views

  15. Self Fills

    By lynnetterjohnson,
    • 38 replies
    • 12,914 views

  16. Band Port Leaking

    By DenverDrew,
    • 40 replies
    • 12,887 views

  17. Realize vs. Inamed

    By kinnewj,
    • 81 replies
    • 12,871 views

  18. I'm hurting myself

    By DeLarla,
    • 60 replies
    • 12,853 views

  19. Fall Weight Loss Challenge

    By StartingOver,
    • 223 replies
    • 12,851 views

  20. Are grits considered a full LIQUID?

    By Manda,
    • 7 replies
    • 12,848 views

  21. Do any of you eat like this?

    By Rachel412,
    • 68 replies
    • 12,827 views

  22. Black Vomit During Sleep

    By shinkodude,
    • 14 replies
    • 12,816 views

  23. I am 11 weeks post op from Gastric Sleeve Surgery

    By Nia,
    • 27 replies
    • 12,801 views

  24. Challenge - July - Labor Day 2007

    By losingjusme,
    • 271 replies
    • 12,797 views

  25. Looking for Memphis,Tn LapBand talk

    By MemphisLady,
    • 60 replies
    • 12,772 views

  26. Do you take ibuprofen?

    By Anwyn,
    • 19 replies
    • 12,740 views

  27. Any out there from South Florida!

    By diane-south fla,
    • 85 replies
    • 12,735 views

  28. can you eat popcorn????

    By tiredepot,
    • 21 replies
    • 12,732 views

  29. Do you think Drew Carey had WLS????

    By slpcat,
    • 33 replies
    • 12,731 views

  30. I've got a hard raised vein in my arm... could it be a blood clot????

    By Rett,
    • 12 replies
    • 12,721 views

  31. Who's benig banded on 11/20???

    By Firebolt,
    • 175 replies
    • 12,694 views

  32. Summer/Independence Day Weightloss Challenge

    By luvinke,
    • 241 replies
    • 12,688 views

  33. 80's Trivia

    By Boo Boo Kitty,
    • 185 replies
    • 12,683 views

  34. Isopure--low carb or zero carb?

    By derbygirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 12,667 views

  35. Cheaper than Bariatriceating.com

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 146 replies
    • 12,664 views

  36. Poll: Do you let Food sit in your esophagus? Or wash it down with liquids?

    By NaNa,
    • 121 replies
    • 12,655 views

  37. Albuquerque Support Group

    By andrea1,
    • 60 replies
    • 12,654 views

  38. Bummed i have only lost 25 pounds in 3 yrs

    By HAGS2121,
    • 58 replies
    • 12,632 views

  39. 6yrs Banded - Chest Pain

    By Annette_33815,
    • 18 replies
    • 12,587 views

  40. Getting blocked or 'clogged up'?

    By Qvrfullmidwife,
    • 6 replies
    • 12,582 views

  41. Old Band out -- New Realize Band In

    By alicat3924,
    • 90 replies
    • 12,569 views

  42. Lap Band and Autoimmune disorders (Lupus)

    By EllieMaeClampet,
    • 21 replies
    • 12,567 views

  43. Michigan Bandsters

    By prk1116,
    • 76 replies
    • 12,555 views

  44. Any Central Iowa Bandsters?

    By ShellieB73,
    • 73 replies
    • 12,555 views

  45. Why Don't We Give A Little Update Where We're At

    By speck,
    • 206 replies
    • 12,538 views

  46. slipped band picture

    By Trace Curry,
    • 65 replies
    • 12,532 views

  47. Had My Lap Band Unfilled And Now My Body Is Swelling Up

    By christinao22,
    • 24 replies
    • 12,524 views

  48. 2nd fill w/Realize band 6cc total no restriction

    By betrthnever,
    • 64 replies
    • 12,511 views

  49. BMI 32 / 60 lbs ...

    By ksk,
    • 57 replies
    • 12,509 views

  50. April Shower Challenge

    By larrypdot,   
    • 189 replies
    • 12,500 views

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    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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    • Bugg

      Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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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!

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