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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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  1. Band Rejection - Answer to Port Problems

    By DeLarla,
    • 112 replies
    • 12,487 views

  2. Aussie Bansters Chat Thread Part 2

    By oldspark,
    • 161 replies
    • 12,487 views

  3. Starting 5:2 and no scale this week

    By JustWatchMe,
    • 194 replies
    • 12,487 views

  4. African American Bandsters?

    By Tropicana,
    • 93 replies
    • 12,474 views

  5. September 16th surgeries

    By terilynn112,
    • 152 replies
    • 12,468 views

  6. Can I get a Gastric bypass after a lap band

    By AnnieMae,
    • 25 replies
    • 12,457 views

  7. 2008 National Lap-Band Conference

    By CoachCher,
    • 131 replies
    • 12,454 views

  8. NJ November Thread

    By signgirl,
    • 203 replies
    • 12,452 views

  9. A Canadian "NSV" Thread

    By CLOE,
    • 219 replies
    • 12,430 views

  10. What Does A Slip Feel Like?

    By SashaWLS,
    • 19 replies
    • 12,378 views

  11. The Oregon Bariatric Center at Sacred Heart Medical Center

    By Nologoz,
    • 31 replies
    • 12,349 views

  12. Oprah Speaks for Millions

    By Louisa Latela,
    • 90 replies
    • 12,319 views

  13. Fat stories

    By lapbandphilley,
    • 67 replies
    • 12,262 views

  14. Anyone interested in a Christmas challenge?

    By lauragshsu,
    • 160 replies
    • 12,249 views

  15. Eating after lap band removal

    By islandgirl999,
    • 14 replies
    • 12,228 views

  16. Mt. Pleasant Bandsters

    By jlogantx,
    • 217 replies
    • 12,221 views

  17. SLIMBAND?! Don't do it.

    By sassygirlcanada,   
    • 14 replies
    • 12,220 views

  18. Burning in throat

    By Dianechef,
    • 53 replies
    • 12,219 views

  19. Carnation instant breakfast giving me gas

    By short1,
    • 5 replies
    • 12,215 views

  20. any other az bandster's?

    By tinaj,
    • 134 replies
    • 12,210 views

  21. Phrenic nerve pain to left shoulder blade

    By MargenOhio,
    • 10 replies
    • 12,198 views

  22. muscle milk protein drink reviews

    By ColleenW,
    • 16 replies
    • 12,174 views

  23. Night Reflux

    By Giggles_syd,
    • 17 replies
    • 12,171 views

  24. Only 90 pounds to lose...How long did it take you?

    By Shauna80,
    • 25 replies
    • 12,149 views

  25. Help! Anyone ever have shortness of breath?

    By 2befree,
    • 10 replies
    • 12,138 views

  26. Too tight?

    By lovekatz1975,
    • 36 replies
    • 12,101 views

  27. Aussie before and/or After pics

    By She Smiles,
    • 84 replies
    • 12,091 views

  28. Sucess rates vs. failure\death rates

    By Guest schelski-mn,
    • 19 replies
    • 12,083 views

  29. How much do your fills cost?

    By Day Dreamer,
    • 25 replies
    • 12,075 views

  30. OOH! A new forum!

    By Fanny Adams,
    • 139 replies
    • 12,071 views

  31. Share your NSV's

    By georgia girl,
    • 131 replies
    • 12,071 views

  32. Starting Up

    By Road Queen,
    • 95 replies
    • 12,060 views

  33. Slurpee??? Anyone? Anyone??

    By Josette,
    • 34 replies
    • 12,053 views

  34. Celebrities with lap band

    By Evilah,
    • 44 replies
    • 12,053 views

  35. Anyone from Jacksonville???

    By kimkimmie,
    • 95 replies
    • 12,029 views

  36. Duration of port pain after over eating? ?

    By Trillabyter,
    • 4 replies
    • 12,028 views

  37. How much fill do you have in your 10 cc band?

    By trapped inside,
    • 79 replies
    • 11,999 views

  38. NSV's for the Merry Losers

    By Fanny Adams,
    • 116 replies
    • 11,953 views

  39. Tasting Plastic when Burping

    By Atl,
    • 4 replies
    • 11,934 views

  40. Alcohol 😳

    By lori040981,
    • 15 replies
    • 11,924 views

  41. uk members

    By Mrs D,
    • 145 replies
    • 11,922 views

  42. Clear Lake Area

    By suebaby,
    • 67 replies
    • 11,895 views

  43. April 2010

    By smyz64,
    • 115 replies
    • 11,890 views

  44. May 2006 Band Crew ~ July Chat

    By 3loves,
    • 177 replies
    • 11,876 views

  45. Have You Nicknamed You Lapband Yet?

    By blackcadillacs5,   
    • 251 replies
    • 11,875 views

  46. BMI 39-bcbs of north carolina

    By Cloteal,
    • 152 replies
    • 11,838 views

  47. Struggling with OptiFast!

    By aus_girl_1289,
    • 57 replies
    • 11,834 views

  48. Shame on Golden Corral.

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 69 replies
    • 11,832 views

  49. November Nymphs Lets Talk Weight Loss!

    By hollyberries,
    • 145 replies
    • 11,826 views

  50. 2 years post band trouble

    By msranger,
    • 8 replies
    • 11,811 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. 🤞
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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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