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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. Dr. Sewell vs ? & Protein Shakes

    By tcd1101,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,593 views

  2. Weight Gain

    By Beaglebragade1,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,466 views

  3. Frustrated!

    By juju1289,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,914 views

  4. 101 gone!!!

    By Ezma,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,657 views

  5. How much exercise do you get?

    By Foofy,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,761 views

  6. Please Help Me Get a Food List Together

    By NeenBand,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,989 views

  7. Skin Cancer?

    By Boo Boo Kitty,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,568 views

  8. starting pre-diet today....

    By Doriana,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,445 views

  9. "cupcake" dinners

    By msmarylou,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,600 views

  10. HELP! Contemplating lapband and have questions

    By Firecallie,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,611 views

  11. pure protein shake drinks... yuck?

    By renewed_mind,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,357 views

  12. What's the average cost?

    By kanasink,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,893 views

  13. Anyone going to Mexico in March??

    By DawnaT,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,376 views

  14. 5 Day Pouch Test

    By Skinny_Jill,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,925 views

  15. Confirmed! Leak Not My Imagination

    By bcf_momma,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,595 views

  16. OMG!!! me = 18/20 top

    By losingjusme,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,307 views

  17. Getting Banded In March-April '13 Looking for Friends!

    By Kathy Pitcher,   
    • 17 replies
    • 1,772 views

  18. please clarify "stuck" for me

    By azchick,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,909 views

  19. does medicare cover lap-band?

    By mola,
    • 17 replies
    • 7,205 views

  20. PLATEAU!!! How many of hit a plateau at approximately 1 year out?

    By ShelleyB,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,422 views

  21. Frustrated (long)

    By claraluz,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,494 views

  22. Remorseful and sad and weary

    By loopylou,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,975 views

  23. Anyone Try The Rx Phentermine And The Band?

    By littlefroggy,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,322 views

  24. What makes a bandster "ewe-nique" not like the other sheep

    By CanMacDaddy,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,590 views

  25. Finally 5-21 SURGERY!

    By Stay_Tuned,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,257 views

  26. Getting them to understand.

    By Nykee,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,548 views

  27. Surgery Stories

    By julie.ann,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,216 views

  28. please help me

    By Guest christinebaby26,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,576 views

  29. Anybody else love psych appt.?

    By kimberly6671,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,378 views

  30. Argh!

    By ShanaMarie,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,131 views

  31. 40 lbs. down so no fills yet. . .

    By suzeeq67,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,342 views

  32. August 28th is the Date!

    By lvnmylife,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,577 views

  33. Holy Cow Restriction!!!

    By babsintx3,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,774 views

  34. Fill Intolerance

    By Josh,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,393 views

  35. huge lump under my port scar?

    By jennifer83,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,597 views

  36. 3 Year Round-Up for Feb07 Bandsters

    By vermonster05488,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,156 views

  37. Am I just delusional?

    By skinny4life,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,718 views

  38. This Makes 5 Years....we Should Be Excited Right?!?

    By tammyj,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,546 views

  39. lose too much pre-op

    By mansaw,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,873 views

  40. Complication

    By DO888,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,784 views

  41. Restriction Or Suppression?

    By SinCityGal,
    • 17 replies
    • 14,611 views

  42. Port is twisted

    By LA in S'port,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,195 views

  43. About Yourself

    By twinserely,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,825 views

  44. New Pics On My Profile :)

    By hopetolose,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,030 views

  45. Choices on Vacation?

    By DAA,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,420 views

  46. I'm home, I'm banded and this is how it was...

    By Ang1982,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,489 views

  47. No Problems Man

    By I'llsucceed,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,883 views

  48. New bander in IL looking for a band buddy

    By tiffball45,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,383 views

  49. discouraged

    By formykids,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,312 views

  50. Am I just fooling myself, not sure I can do this

    By hay4943,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,656 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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