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LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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!

73,479 topics in this forum

  1. 3 months since band was removed and still have dysphagia. (difficulty swallowing)

    By Karel M,
    • 14 replies
    • 8,926 views

  2. How can I make Insurance cover surgery?

    By Regine,
    • 9 replies
    • 8,899 views

  3. Colonoscopy With Lapband

    By czcnhl,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,895 views

  4. Egg Timer Distraction Document - Thank You!!!

    By Tomander,
    • 109 replies
    • 8,872 views

  5. weight challenge - Thanksgiving to New Years Eve

    By losingjusme,
    • 162 replies
    • 8,870 views

  6. Dr. Kaplan in Parkersburg?

    By kdlee,
    • 34 replies
    • 8,860 views

  7. FDA: The Low-Carb Diet Is 'Sheer Nonsense' - The Common Voice

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 53 replies
    • 8,859 views

  8. Who Wants Some Chips?

    By DeLarla,
    • 145 replies
    • 8,858 views

  9. Phentermine

    By Missy0224,
    • 28 replies
    • 8,858 views

  10. pain in left side?

    By Peanut,
    • 50 replies
    • 8,856 views

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

    By Isabella,
    • 9 replies
    • 8,850 views

  12. New weight Challenge---New Year's day (sort of) to Valentine's Day!!!

    By blahblahblah,
    • 194 replies
    • 8,845 views

  13. Wow U Eat That!?

    By clarks4willie,
    • 101 replies
    • 8,844 views

  14. FEBRUARY ROLL CALL

    By justplaintired,
    • 80 replies
    • 8,842 views

  15. I don't want to get a big head!

    By sleepyjean,
    • 16 replies
    • 8,837 views

  16. Is anyone from TN.?

    By robbieintn,
    • 107 replies
    • 8,830 views

  17. Pain in my abdomen right side

    By libertysuzanne,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,827 views

  18. Any Brisbane bandsters?

    By Chickie,
    • 35 replies
    • 8,824 views

  19. February Challenge--Love is in the Air!

    By lisaholland73,   
    • 145 replies
    • 8,822 views

  20. Any Loyola Lap band patients

    By dancing,
    • 47 replies
    • 8,816 views

  21. Oral Steroids???

    By NewYearNewMe,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,812 views

  22. Has anyone gone to mexico for lap-band?

    By grni77,
    • 30 replies
    • 8,800 views

  23. Where are the vermonters?

    By babbs3772,
    • 60 replies
    • 8,796 views

  24. Suddenly Single

    By porclndoll,
    • 58 replies
    • 8,791 views

  25. allergic reaction to band?

    By jilliandawn,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,787 views

  26. Fish sticks.. Good or bad?

    By REDsparkles11,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,782 views

  27. University Place/Tacoma, WA Area

    By rodriguezequal,
    • 46 replies
    • 8,781 views

  28. Green's grumblings

    By green,
    • 165 replies
    • 8,771 views

  29. Baked Spaghetti Fake Out

    By georgia girl,
    • 58 replies
    • 8,770 views

  30. Los Angeles Bandster looking for others

    By BrendaLH,
    • 79 replies
    • 8,758 views

  31. Bread vs. low carb tortillas..hard to eat?

    By weightisover,
    • 18 replies
    • 8,745 views

  32. Ketogenic Diet

    By Justme9786,
    • 12 replies
    • 8,745 views

  33. Reflux/Difficulty Swallowing

    By cutiepiegirlie,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,744 views

  34. What is your height?

    By Paulax,
    • 137 replies
    • 8,737 views

  35. I feel like such a fool! Warning this post contains a "break-up" email*

    By cookielover,
    • 75 replies
    • 8,736 views

  36. eastern washington banders

    By dandydeb,
    • 110 replies
    • 8,720 views

  37. Band removed -- Back and feeling good

    By Alexandra,
    • 61 replies
    • 8,719 views

  38. July Chat For NJ

    By NJChick,
    • 143 replies
    • 8,717 views

  39. Lap Band Surgery in Vancouver Area?

    By innotu,
    • 40 replies
    • 8,715 views

  40. over sixty seven

    By rosaliedesonia,
    • 90 replies
    • 8,713 views

  41. Lap Band Removal - how did you feel?

    By poppystummy,
    • 1 reply
    • 8,705 views

  42. How many carbs are you eating per day?

    By kentx05,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,703 views

  43. Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters

    By Band_Groupie,
    • 107 replies
    • 8,702 views

  44. "Realize my Success" website

    By MaryBnSC,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,700 views

  45. First Fill

    By lindata,
    • 148 replies
    • 8,689 views

  46. Just had my band removed...

    By Just Jess,
    • 48 replies
    • 8,673 views

  47. What To Expect On My First Lap Band Fill

    By amanda_leigh78,
    • 17 replies
    • 8,666 views

  48. Vomiting After a Fill...Is This Common?

    By SeaBreeze,
    • 17 replies
    • 8,663 views

  49. My first NSV! Share yours as they happen!

    By HarleyGirl,
    • 85 replies
    • 8,659 views

  50. baltimore area?

    By Char_in_Md,
    • 65 replies
    • 8,651 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. 🤞
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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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