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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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Hair Dye Pre Surgery?

By Leona06, June 28, 2006
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Banded On March 23Rd!!!!!
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By nicole1095, March 25, 2012
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- December 10, 2012
colon cleanse?
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By foodstampchamp, July 16, 2006
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- maryrose
- April 14, 2010
I'm Freaking Out! What are tertiary contractions in the esophagus???

By puffyone, October 31, 2005
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- stockymd
- November 1, 2005
One-on-one holiday exercise challenge, anyone?
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By Zoe, November 17, 2004
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- roro33
- January 14, 2005
Throwing up gray gelatin like substance PLZ HELP!
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By sophiamckenna, April 14, 2013
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- kll724
- August 13, 2013
October Chat
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By NJChick, October 2, 2005
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- November 1, 2005
I can"t eat breakfast, I can eat a house for dinner
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By MeganMatters, January 9, 2011
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- HilaryInRC
- February 26, 2013
Sex Life
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By Indyguydon, February 3, 2008
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- MrRiceGuy
- January 4, 2009
Star Jones
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By nickie456, January 7, 2006
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- CandySmooch
- October 17, 2006
A Very Blessed December Challenge
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By lisaholland73, November 30, 2012
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- corona518
- January 2, 2013
Bmi 27 And Considering The Lapband, Depressed
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By dwolley, March 25, 2012
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- Scooby_Who
- May 16, 2012
Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge
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By LilMissDiva Irene, December 18, 2008
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- ltgordon
- February 17, 2009
Self Fills
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By lynnetterjohnson, August 18, 2011
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- mags2u
- January 31, 2012
Band Port Leaking
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By DenverDrew, September 11, 2010
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- KayleighsMommy
- March 14, 2011
I'm hurting myself
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By DeLarla, April 6, 2006
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- BeagleLover
- June 7, 2014
Realize vs. Inamed
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By kinnewj, January 27, 2008
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- Hartsdream
- November 21, 2008
Do any of you eat like this?
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By Rachel412, October 18, 2011
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- cherway95
- October 16, 2013
Black Vomit During Sleep

By shinkodude, February 8, 2007
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- CCBSTX
- February 12, 2007
Are there any low bmi's who talk often?
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By annestoy, June 25, 2008
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- band75
- July 28, 2009
Are grits considered a full LIQUID?

By Manda, March 25, 2009
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- kamala
- March 29, 2009
I am 11 weeks post op from Gastric Sleeve Surgery
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By Nia, June 17, 2008
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- Izolde
- April 1, 2009
Fall Weight Loss Challenge
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By StartingOver, September 5, 2005
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- StartingOver
- November 24, 2005
Looking for Memphis,Tn LapBand talk
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By MemphisLady, February 17, 2005
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- tlwick
- May 26, 2008
Challenge - July - Labor Day 2007
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By losingjusme, July 2, 2007
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- wen
- September 4, 2007
Any out there from South Florida!
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By diane-south fla, December 28, 2007
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- swerdygnome
- October 24, 2015
Do you take ibuprofen?
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By Anwyn, December 13, 2005
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- bandayed
- December 14, 2005
Do you think Drew Carey had WLS????
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By slpcat, September 22, 2010
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- JAMILLAH E
- December 21, 2010
can you eat popcorn????
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By tiredepot, October 21, 2006
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- flabuless
- December 5, 2006
I've got a hard raised vein in my arm... could it be a blood clot????

By Rett, June 14, 2006
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- JulieLu
- June 27, 2006
Isopure--low carb or zero carb?

By derbygirl, September 6, 2006
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- DAA
- September 7, 2006
80's Trivia
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By Boo Boo Kitty, April 23, 2008
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- June 6, 2008
Albuquerque Support Group
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By andrea1, March 19, 2008
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- buttercup39
- April 2, 2013
Summer/Independence Day Weightloss Challenge
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By luvinke, April 24, 2008
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- LilMissDiva Irene
- July 15, 2008
Poll: Do you let Food sit in your esophagus? Or wash it down with liquids?
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By NaNa, November 6, 2013
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- Alex Brecher
- November 13, 2013
Cheaper than Bariatriceating.com
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By WASaBubbleButt, April 25, 2007
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- August 15, 2007
Who's benig banded on 11/20???
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By Firebolt, November 17, 2007
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- towens
- October 20, 2008
6yrs Banded - Chest Pain
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By Annette_33815, May 19, 2013
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- Anglkrys2
- July 24, 2013
Bummed i have only lost 25 pounds in 3 yrs
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By HAGS2121, October 3, 2010
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- NewMeDebbie
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Getting blocked or 'clogged up'?

By Qvrfullmidwife, June 23, 2007
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- Hope41
- November 8, 2015
Lap Band and Autoimmune disorders (Lupus)
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By EllieMaeClampet, March 6, 2008
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- fuzzywuzzybear
- October 9, 2009
Michigan Bandsters
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By prk1116, August 14, 2003
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- michiganmama
- February 15, 2010
slipped band picture
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By Trace Curry, March 19, 2007
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- aefpa
- September 15, 2007
Any Central Iowa Bandsters?
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By ShellieB73, October 22, 2007
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- ljv52
- July 30, 2010
2nd fill w/Realize band 6cc total no restriction
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By betrthnever, June 10, 2008
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- lapbandmom89
- March 4, 2009
Why Don't We Give A Little Update Where We're At
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By speck, August 30, 2008
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- terilynn112
- February 10, 2009
Had My Lap Band Unfilled And Now My Body Is Swelling Up
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By christinao22, November 5, 2011
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- Mz. Gina
- November 9, 2012
Old Band out -- New Realize Band In
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By alicat3924, December 5, 2008
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- Alex Brecher
- January 27, 2011
Band Rejection - Answer to Port Problems
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By DeLarla, January 18, 2005
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- thatgreg
- October 10, 2008
African American Bandsters?
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By Tropicana, October 7, 2005
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- montyjlp
- August 21, 2010

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  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.
  
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  Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
  
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    That's a great choice! 😊
    
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  Surgery done! Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
  
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    Congratulations!!🎉
    
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    Congrats
    
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    Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏
    
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  I FINALLY HAVE MY DATE!!!!
  
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    🙌Yay!! So excited for you!
    
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    Woo hoo! Exciting 🤩
    
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