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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. Food log challenge, anyone?

    By pizzicato66,
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  2. Who is losing more???

    By Penni60,
    • 74 replies
    • 4,507 views

  3. Non-Scale Victories Thread

    By EmeraldCoastPhotog,
    • 74 replies
    • 7,595 views

  4. Check in Febsters!

    By Angie4b1g,
    • 73 replies
    • 4,713 views

  5. Attention All Biker Ladies - and Gentlemens!

    By Archermom,
    • 73 replies
    • 19,375 views

  6. DonnaD's countdown

    By Donna D,
    • 73 replies
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  7. need a talipia recipe

    By bigbaby,
    • 73 replies
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  8. Star Jones is SOOOO BUSTED!!!!!!

    By Bensmum1109,
    • 73 replies
    • 7,506 views

  9. What do husbands think

    By mrycrltn,
    • 73 replies
    • 5,307 views

  10. Post op experiences and support

    By can_do,
    • 73 replies
    • 3,614 views

  11. How is Everybody Doing? What's New?

    By Elle23,
    • 73 replies
    • 7,234 views

  12. ABC '06 January Chat

    By Josette,
    • 73 replies
    • 4,885 views

  13. Surgery Results

    By newgirl07,
    • 73 replies
    • 5,262 views

  14. Your June 2009 Surgery Date

    By Lady Lap Band,
    • 73 replies
    • 7,764 views

  15. Any Central Iowa Bandsters?

    By ShellieB73,
    • 73 replies
    • 12,378 views

  16. "know It Alls"

    By NaNa,
    • 72 replies
    • 6,126 views

  17. When is support not really support?

    By BethFromVA,
    • 72 replies
    • 4,765 views

  18. Any May Realize bandits out there?

    By 2BtinyinTN,
    • 72 replies
    • 5,584 views

  19. NSV Photo Thread

    By DeLarla,
    • 72 replies
    • 7,128 views

  20. surgery on the 30th!!

    By readytolive,
    • 72 replies
    • 4,206 views

  21. most ignorant reply

    By Newbeginnings,
    • 72 replies
    • 5,582 views

  22. My Lapband Horror Story

    By Nana Price,
    • 72 replies
    • 17,708 views

  23. Intimacy issues

    By Bikinigoal,
    • 72 replies
    • 5,838 views

  24. Central Ohio Get Together - Feb 9, 2008

    By HeatherA,
    • 72 replies
    • 4,820 views

  25. Canadian January Goals

    By neenagh,
    • 72 replies
    • 4,009 views

  26. Best Liquid Meal Replacement/Protein Shakes

    By Evilah,
    • 71 replies
    • 22,032 views

  27. Realize band vs. Lap band

    By Chuckles,
    • 71 replies
    • 33,977 views

  28. June 30th!

    By kdlee,
    • 71 replies
    • 4,570 views

  29. Feb 18th

    By gordonfamily3,
    • 71 replies
    • 4,820 views

  30. August 2009 bandsters?

    By justin89,
    • 71 replies
    • 4,969 views

  31. Hello, Michigan!

    By Stacy160,
    • 71 replies
    • 6,176 views

  32. Anyone wish they would have had gastric bypass?

    By Monica S,
    • 71 replies
    • 6,128 views

  33. April 2011 surgery dates

    By JoanneD,
    • 71 replies
    • 6,433 views

  34. Doctor Recommeded Against Lap Band

    By winnmom,
    • 71 replies
    • 5,211 views

  35. Celebrate the New Year with a New You Challenge

    By cindyg1212,
    • 71 replies
    • 5,205 views

  36. Have had up to 9cc's and no real difference

    By lapband967,
    • 71 replies
    • 4,974 views

  37. Anyone in Oregon??

    By dina anderson,
    • 71 replies
    • 9,787 views

  38. Perth newbie waiting to be banded by Dr Stephen Watson

    By lellow,
    • 71 replies
    • 9,878 views

  39. Starting over.... Again

    By marathonman,
    • 71 replies
    • 4,413 views

  40. any Aussies out there?

    By skuzzie,
    • 71 replies
    • 5,249 views

  41. My experience with VG.

    By Anthony,
    • 71 replies
    • 13,573 views

  42. A Mexican Mess!!!

    By NataliesMommy,
    • 71 replies
    • 9,669 views

  43. Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor someone to help and encourage through this journey!

    By wannabthinagain,
    • 71 replies
    • 5,151 views

  44. In memory of Denyell

    By pbhooper,
    • 71 replies
    • 8,917 views

  45. lap Band in Springfield Mo

    By granny,
    • 70 replies
    • 17,963 views

  46. What Are Your Cant Haves

    By tym4me,
    • 70 replies
    • 7,556 views

  47. Self-pay costs of different surgeons.....

    By amlus,
    • 70 replies
    • 19,951 views

  48. 61 And Just Beginning

    By Bjc1227,
    • 70 replies
    • 6,639 views

  49. December 10, 2008 Band Date

    By EmeraldCoastPhotog,
    • 70 replies
    • 3,939 views

  50. Dr. Cobourn

    By sweetforlife,
    • 70 replies
    • 6,275 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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