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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. Shrinking violets- part 6!!!

    By kity,
    • 1,445 replies
    • 111,339 views

  2. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Bandsters

    By AshevilleEddie,
    • 1,208 replies
    • 104,730 views

  3. Road to "TWOterville"

    By waterlily1072,
    • 1,852 replies
    • 100,542 views

  4. I have failed my band - SUPPORT GROUP

    By Tabithan,
    • 732 replies
    • 99,180 views

  5. What R We Eating

    By Teresita,
    • 1,272 replies
    • 93,549 views

  6. Shrinking Violets Part 4

    By TracyK,
    • 1,774 replies
    • 92,764 views

  7. December Bandsters

    By KariWI,
    • 1,355 replies
    • 92,279 views

  8. December Bandsters 2009

    By illuminationlady,
    • 1,304 replies
    • 90,705 views

  9. Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 745 replies
    • 90,500 views

  10. 200+ Protein Shake Recipes

    By Savedbygrace,
    • 25 replies
    • 90,176 views

  11. SMMC LB support group chicas

    By Wheetsin,
    • 1,200 replies
    • 88,422 views

  12. March 2007 Bandsters

    By Mommy202,
    • 1,653 replies
    • 87,810 views

  13. Lap-Band Failure Rates

    By fabfatgrl,
    • 123 replies
    • 82,789 views

  14. Argon's Activities

    By Yoda,
    • 1,408 replies
    • 80,377 views

  15. Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1

    By Band_Groupie,
    • 1,222 replies
    • 79,639 views

  16. Recovery Time..after Lap Band Removal?

    By seppi,
    • 38 replies
    • 78,670 views

  17. i am staying on plan today because ...

    By losingjusme,
    • 1,334 replies
    • 76,036 views

  18. December Delights 2009

    By illuminationlady,
    • 1,107 replies
    • 75,301 views

  19. ?ctober ?dyssey 2008

    By Miss Undastood,
    • 1,006 replies
    • 73,311 views

  20. post your before & during/after pictures

    By chelsbels,
    • 255 replies
    • 72,806 views

  21. Were is all my Chattanoogians at?

    By Chris1982,
    • 1,035 replies
    • 72,749 views

  22. What To Do When Food Gets Stuck?

    By shrcumm,
    • 66 replies
    • 72,042 views

  23. AHCCCS (Medicaid) in Arizona?

    By wendy645,
    • 17 replies
    • 70,561 views

  24. Any other September 2013 bandsters?

    By Irishflower79,
    • 1,123 replies
    • 70,127 views

  25. Any January 2010 Bandsters????

    By DB1119,
    • 895 replies
    • 68,680 views

  26. Extreme Pain in the Roof of your Mouth with first meal

    By Justin,
    • 25 replies
    • 68,419 views

  27. Any Long Islanders?

    By jgandg,
    • 727 replies
    • 67,556 views

  28. What is the rudest thing someone has said to you?!?!

    By auntlucy,
    • 463 replies
    • 67,231 views

  29. How to shrink your liver (and increase ST weight loss) – the low-carb, pre-op diet

    By SeattleSweetie,
    • 26 replies
    • 66,469 views

  30. Getting Ready for Spring Bootcamp

    By Teresita,
    • 1,436 replies
    • 65,765 views

  31. Banders #6

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,
    • 1,106 replies
    • 65,697 views

  32. Left Shoulder Pain After Lap Band Surgery

    By vbaum,
    • 232 replies
    • 65,145 views

  33. Hello from WV

    By blyndass52003,
    • 875 replies
    • 64,586 views

  34. Where are all the Michigan people at??

    By Cinnaberry,
    • 717 replies
    • 64,534 views

  35. List of Protein rich foods/values

    By leatha_g,
    • 122 replies
    • 62,652 views

  36. Countdown to Onederland!

    By kim2bhealthy,
    • 988 replies
    • 62,280 views

  37. Humble Kingwood Atascocita Huffman Cypresswood

    By Betsyjane,
    • 1,006 replies
    • 62,193 views

  38. Are the Side Effects Worth It

    By Brooklynqueen77,
    • 27 replies
    • 61,438 views

  39. Massachusetts Bandsters Chat

    By NewBeginnings2018,
    • 829 replies
    • 60,544 views

  40. Anyone from Georgia ??

    By tenacious,
    • 539 replies
    • 60,520 views

  41. Low Carb Banders Unite

    By renewedhope,
    • 609 replies
    • 60,434 views

  42. Banders #7

    By gowalking,
    • 668 replies
    • 60,077 views

  43. February 2006 bandsters unite!!

    By JanetC,
    • 843 replies
    • 59,911 views

  44. August Bandsters How are you Doing So Far

    By MissNilsa,
    • 728 replies
    • 58,514 views

  45. Gruene Violets

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 1,088 replies
    • 58,483 views

  46. Article on lapband complications

    By TamifromAL,
    • 14 replies
    • 57,869 views

  47. Weigh in... how much have u lost?

    By Southern Missy,
    • 669 replies
    • 57,713 views

  48. Australian Bandsters Chat Thread

    By susannah,
    • 574 replies
    • 57,470 views

  49. Bidmc

    By NewBeginnings2018,
    • 733 replies
    • 57,424 views

  50. Symptoms of slippage vs. erosion

    By gadgetlady,
    • 10 replies
    • 57,393 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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