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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. Serious Abdominal Pain

    By MaryJo881,
    • 15 replies
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  2. May 10Th!!!!

    By MendyB,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,902 views

  3. What happens when you reach your goal weight?

    By FatManInALittleCoat,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,376 views

  4. Weight Issues in Americans vs other countries

    By cashley,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,589 views

  5. it is ONEderful!

    By lovecats85,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,337 views

  6. How do you take your meds

    By okiegirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,521 views

  7. sooo sad and angry

    By Kygie,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,785 views

  8. Ladysplenda Updated Pictures 24 To 14 In Ten Months

    By ladysplenda,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,459 views

  9. Band Size

    By Sassafras,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,421 views

  10. Size No-man's land!

    By musicalmomma,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,417 views

  11. Is it just deliberate starvation???

    By soozan,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,707 views

  12. Just a question...

    By Kelliebelly,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,335 views

  13. Disappointed

    By rmanns00,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,613 views

  14. Picture help please, Argon, Gaffer? Someone Anyone lol

    By LeslieLee,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,481 views

  15. popcorn?

    By michpell39,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,623 views

  16. Is the sleeve more effective than the band at forcing compliance?

    By mandi78,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,901 views

  17. The picture from the last meeting

    By Dragonwillow,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,430 views

  18. Pouch Dilation Discovered from Fluoroscope Fill

    By TexasRose,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,668 views

  19. someone please scare me!!!

    By brannewmee,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,323 views

  20. Choking when I lie down.

    By Vegaswildflower,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,321 views

  21. Any <Insert Apocalyptic Adjective here> Obese people getting/have the band?

    By TheCapn,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,312 views

  22. I had my first fill yesterday - and got scolded

    By momcof3,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,451 views

  23. Other people set goals. I set traps.

    By Alexandra,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,369 views

  24. Those little goodbyes *Everyone Please Join In*

    By sleepyjean,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,413 views

  25. New Forum Needed

    By josephine,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,322 views

  26. Lap Band Cost/Area

    By sweetrepose,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,974 views

  27. I Hate Rude Dieticians!

    By dalia93,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,144 views

  28. My "psychology" of eating....

    By kacee,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,240 views

  29. Soo Frustrated- Still No Restriction

    By skinnygrrlatheart,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,445 views

  30. New member

    By Steven F.,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,409 views

  31. OK.....Done with my Pity Party and ready to rock again!

    By BeckyinTexas,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,257 views

  32. first fill tomorrow

    By kerimezz77,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,332 views

  33. Anyone Have A Stomach Virus Or Flu With Band?

    By MOMIOF3CV,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,716 views

  34. I think I need an "un" fill

    By es1120,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,487 views

  35. New Update with pictures

    By Frank,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,424 views

  36. steri-strips question?????

    By "Nita,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,449 views

  37. 3rd fill - no weight lost since 1st fill

    By apple,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,119 views

  38. AUGH!!! I need to track SOMETHING!!

    By JanetC,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,540 views

  39. anyone never had a fill

    By Hopes place,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,591 views

  40. On My Way For An Unfill!

    By JennyBee,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,250 views

  41. What finally got you off your bum to exercise?

    By Poodles,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,141 views

  42. Just got home..

    By DippyDora,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,381 views

  43. Anybody using a Portion Plate?

    By abs6angels,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,295 views

  44. True Results

    By bonnielynn07,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,562 views

  45. May Luncheon Pic

    By bondgirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,888 views

  46. Where'd my port go?

    By Wheetsin,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,365 views

  47. old ways

    By jujusmommy07,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,105 views

  48. Mayo?? Which do u prefer?

    By lilmispcl,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,220 views

  49. Surgery Monday - HELP!!!

    By queenbeeoffour,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,591 views

  50. Seafood...

    By PattyGirl66,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,014 views

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  • Recent Status Updates

    • 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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