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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!

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  1. First Fill and getting yelled at.

    By amponder,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,269 views

  2. How do you eat?

    By Trip2bme,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,421 views

  3. The scales are going UP again!! *cries*

    By Fanny Adams,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,493 views

  4. McDonalds

    By Betsyjane,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,019 views

  5. Do you chart?

    By karnold,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,526 views

  6. "Diet" is a four-letter word

    By Alexandra,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,555 views

  7. Fast Food For Bandsters!!!

    By mdlapband,   
    • 15 replies
    • 6,042 views

  8. When you have a craving what do you do???

    By ebonie,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,164 views

  9. Goal weight

    By skinnygirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,787 views

  10. Going Crazy!

    By baileymb,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,694 views

  11. Lost 70 pounds since April

    By fefebutterfly,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,719 views

  12. Byetta

    By mharlan,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,975 views

  13. is overfilled bad?

    By bandayed,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,733 views

  14. Lapband-allergan

    By Jbright,
    • 15 replies
    • 949 views

  15. Kind of Disgusting - - Sorry

    By ginger3151,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,628 views

  16. Anyone else dreading the day when people start to notice?

    By sleepyjean,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,286 views

  17. Dilated Esophagus - My Band was unfilled!!!

    By modernwife,
    • 15 replies
    • 13,780 views

  18. On waiting list for band removal

    By Dragonlily,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,874 views

  19. The easy way out...

    By musicalmomma,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,405 views

  20. Difficult taking Deep-breaths

    By anonymous_frnw,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,732 views

  21. Finished sleep study..sleep apnea....cpap

    By marieze,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,289 views

  22. food

    By aracelis0787,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,718 views

  23. 3cc's for first fill... is this normal?

    By LostAtSea,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,770 views

  24. OUCH! Port was hard to find at last fill.....

    By jadeesmjk,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,746 views

  25. I need some encouragement!

    By emilyr629,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,465 views

  26. Since Banding I noticed...

    By Megmegs13,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,713 views

  27. What does it FEEL LIKE to have the band?

    By TheCascadian,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,451 views

  28. Hair Loss

    By jrobinson,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,451 views

  29. When is your first fill?

    By Jo Skinnie,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,703 views

  30. What do you do if you slime or get stuck?

    By Jladybird,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,494 views

  31. Another gross PB tale

    By Zoe,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,676 views

  32. 6 Year Banniversary

    By Tomander,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,472 views

  33. Sleep Apnea...ugh why???

    By Bettina,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,601 views

  34. My fresh start

    By Fresh Start,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,573 views

  35. How long can you go w/o a fill?

    By tillykins,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,094 views

  36. WWYD: re: infection/redness in navel

    By blahblahblah,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,712 views

  37. New Here

    By NJloser143,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,776 views

  38. Drinking Alcohol After Being Banded?

    By SarahCasey,
    • 15 replies
    • 42,722 views

  39. Describe YOUR sweet spot... Please!

    By want2beme,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,279 views

  40. Healthy Band-Friendly Snacks?

    By Jonathan,
    • 15 replies
    • 7,816 views

  41. I Give up

    By bigmom,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,019 views

  42. didn't to well tonight)-:

    By tztmama,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,925 views

  43. Random Thought

    By haleyjane,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,462 views

  44. Problem eating meat

    By dream to be slim,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,398 views

  45. Why do you have a scar???

    By sensy,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,553 views

  46. Blocked V's Overfilled ???

    By bigmumma,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,810 views

  47. question :D

    By ginagirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,534 views

  48. Oh, my, I've been going crazy without this board!

    By Longhorn,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,001 views

  49. obese all my life and just got insurance

    By taylormomto6,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,209 views

  50. Newbie here considering lap band

    By Bruce Peter,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,804 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
      1. This update has no replies.
    • 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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