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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. Copycat of El Pollo Loco Chicken and home made salsa

    By crazycat,
    • 3 replies
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  2. Let's talk about "Pineapple Juice"........

    By marieze,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,074 views

  3. Esophagitis

    By La_madam,
    • 52 replies
    • 9,073 views

  4. How do you tell your friends?

    By natashabands,
    • 44 replies
    • 9,071 views

  5. No more Lap Bands in my future :(

    By Penni60,
    • 52 replies
    • 9,052 views

  6. Any Faulty Realize Bands Out There?

    By thetig,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,048 views

  7. Do you think Celebs & other famous people have Lapband surgery?

    By JLB,
    • 49 replies
    • 9,040 views

  8. My PB from H E double Hockey Stick

    By CoachCher,
    • 41 replies
    • 9,021 views

  9. Antidepressants and Lapband

    By jgatorz11,
    • 17 replies
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  10. Free Lap-Band Giveaway Extended

    By Dr. Duc Vuong ,
    • 18 replies
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  11. Protein shakes (Canadian)...anyone have a recommendation?

    By needamulligan,
    • 15 replies
    • 9,015 views

  12. Surgery Providers in the UK and Europe

    By anon,
    • 29 replies
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  13. Taking Antibiotic Capsules?

    By georgia girl,
    • 10 replies
    • 9,013 views

  14. what causes rotten egg sulfur burps

    By smsmithart,
    • 4 replies
    • 9,013 views

  15. Why does Band Feel Tighter than Ever all of a Sudden?

    By CynthiaMTR,
    • 4 replies
    • 9,011 views

  16. Tell Us About You!

    By Momto5,
    • 169 replies
    • 9,009 views

  17. Thankful November Challenge

    By lisaholland73,
    • 155 replies
    • 9,007 views

  18. Lap-Band Fill Providers List

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 4 replies
    • 9,004 views

  19. Drove 2.5 Hours and FillUSA called to cancel

    By TRANAM1955,
    • 80 replies
    • 9,002 views

  20. Mexico, Doctors, and Complications

    By TheFox,
    • 75 replies
    • 9,000 views

  21. Considering Malpractice Suit, Lap Band Eroded ....thoughts ?

    By brent0517,   
    • 13 replies
    • 8,997 views

  22. May Bandsters~January Chat!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 161 replies
    • 8,986 views

  23. Compulsive/ Binge Eating

    By Terrilen,
    • 75 replies
    • 8,976 views

  24. What issues should I tell my doctor to get approved...?

    By youtalk,
    • 10 replies
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  25. DR Wai leung

    By andreerichards,
    • 54 replies
    • 8,956 views

  26. Crazy Ates Weight Loss Totals

    By Frangipani,
    • 89 replies
    • 8,954 views

  27. Newbie to the 60+ group

    By KarenIn,
    • 85 replies
    • 8,951 views

  28. alabama meet and greet!

    By JASON R,
    • 78 replies
    • 8,916 views

  29. In memory of Denyell

    By pbhooper,
    • 71 replies
    • 8,907 views

  30. Feb Bandsters June Challenge

    By babygrl1234,
    • 143 replies
    • 8,900 views

  31. Drinking after surgery

    By Jade0729,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,899 views

  32. Has anyone else been told this?

    By mrs_jim,
    • 39 replies
    • 8,885 views

  33. PCOS with Clomid rule, I am shocked!

    By StephOinAZ,
    • 16 replies
    • 8,881 views

  34. 3 months since band was removed and still have dysphagia. (difficulty swallowing)

    By Karel M,
    • 14 replies
    • 8,875 views

  35. Do any of you take Prozac?

    By spoiltmom,
    • 15 replies
    • 8,875 views

  36. Anyone in RI?

    By ginarn1,
    • 58 replies
    • 8,874 views

  37. April 2005 Bandsters

    By the best me,
    • 143 replies
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  38. banders in British Columbia

    By ConSafo,
    • 53 replies
    • 8,866 views

  39. Feb Bandsters July Challenge

    By babygrl1234,
    • 129 replies
    • 8,851 views

  40. How can I make Insurance cover surgery?

    By Regine,
    • 9 replies
    • 8,849 views

  41. Getting & keeping a boy/girlfriend?

    By katiebug,
    • 39 replies
    • 8,847 views

  42. Oct 07 Bandsters - how are you doing?

    By yankeerobin,
    • 129 replies
    • 8,829 views

  43. Throwing in the towel

    By marys,
    • 113 replies
    • 8,828 views

  44. Slipped, Going Sleeve -hopefully, but now I feel pinching, pulling in port & stomach

    By Bkhuffman,   
    • 17 replies
    • 8,817 views

  45. Can't Handle Spicy Foods Anymore???

    By Isabella,
    • 9 replies
    • 8,816 views

  46. Feel free to jump in here...

    By Mikey,
    • 107 replies
    • 8,802 views

  47. Phentermine

    By Missy0224,
    • 28 replies
    • 8,802 views

  48. Dr. Kaplan in Parkersburg?

    By kdlee,
    • 34 replies
    • 8,799 views

  49. What size do you want to be?

    By JAYGERL05,
    • 135 replies
    • 8,792 views

  50. Colonoscopy With Lapband

    By czcnhl,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,780 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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