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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!

73,477 topics in this forum

  1. Does my high BMI make me a higher surgery risk?

    By Kiana38,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,162 views

  2. Different Kind Of Band

    By a1990,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,070 views

  3. Am I Nuts To Consider Having My Band Removed??

    By RavenClaw779,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,119 views

  4. is tuna a Mush food?

    By soniacan,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,247 views

  5. I fell off the wagon and broke my neck!!!!

    By jkend50035,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,154 views

  6. I did it! I'm Banded!

    By ShelbyD,
    • 14 replies
    • 751 views

  7. Hi from Australia

    By FalloutGirl,
    • 14 replies
    • 833 views

  8. Nothing fits

    By donna12,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,060 views

  9. Anyone else have a medi alert Bracelet or Anklet..??

    By Majj,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,682 views

  10. What side is your port on ? Can you choose what side ?

    By WickedJ,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,669 views

  11. What's On Your Grocery List?

    By BandedBera,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,888 views

  12. Post Op Chat

    By lingling,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,038 views

  13. Psych Evaluation...

    By SinCityGal,
    • 14 replies
    • 870 views

  14. Fills

    By debsie,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,922 views

  15. My experience is valid!

    By Baba Wawa,   
    • 14 replies
    • 1,777 views

  16. How long should you wait for your fill to cooperate?

    By Biglilmama75,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,951 views

  17. Pay For Every Fill?

    By Sara75,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,211 views

  18. Accountability Partner

    By steph2012,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,122 views

  19. Fill Centers USA

    By rosie2toes,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,404 views

  20. My Olympic Experience

    By food expert,
    • 14 replies
    • 979 views

  21. Doctor Prescribed Weight Loss Homework

    By DeLarla,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,316 views

  22. Tubbing Came Apart from Band

    By Teresita,
    • 14 replies
    • 958 views

  23. Shortest Time Between Fills?

    By ohjuly7878,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,790 views

  24. Light at the end of the tunnel....

    By Dody,
    • 14 replies
    • 812 views

  25. New life now!!!

    By shermy58,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,159 views

  26. This is not as easy as I thought!

    By birdee,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,752 views

  27. Small or large band?

    By cyndimj,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,343 views

  28. Fills in Kentucky? help

    By GreatDame,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,804 views

  29. Newly-banded But These Posts Are Discouraging!

    By Daffodil,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,475 views

  30. LAP-BAND Learning Curve

    By CoachCher,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,242 views

  31. 22 Wks, 50 Lbs, Wow!

    By Patty G,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,097 views

  32. Northern BC or Alberta fills rquired.

    By bonnielass,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,699 views

  33. Bariatric Soup Recipe

    By slojo67,   
    • 14 replies
    • 1,525 views

  34. Sleep Apnea

    By baileymb,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,732 views

  35. LapBand vs. Bypass & weight loss

    By sensy,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,314 views

  36. Last supper syndrome

    By inuit,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,605 views

  37. Can't seem to hit 1000 calories with Dr.'s instructions.

    By lilmispcl,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,119 views

  38. Green Zone - 8.2cc in my 10cc band Ideas?

    By toritz,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2,082 views

  39. I need to hear from you :-/ ..debating if surgery is right thing or not.

    By Whatnow24,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,243 views

  40. Anyone still out there..????

    By LadyBelle,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,232 views

  41. protein shakes, vitamins, calcium and minerals

    By pollyteapot123,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,000 views

  42. Hey Crystal (vinesqueen) How you doing?

    By Penni60,
    • 14 replies
    • 823 views

  43. surgery on your period?

    By itsallaboutMEb,
    • 14 replies
    • 972 views

  44. Banded today

    By Vangirl,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,093 views

  45. Hi...I am considering LB surgery

    By tbanks,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,691 views

  46. I am torn

    By Mamabearsie,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,202 views

  47. Just A Tip!

    By tslomko@yahoo.com,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,070 views

  48. Can someone tell me what else to eat

    By Karlee,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,339 views

  49. Should I be able to feel Port outside skin?

    By sweet_thang0792,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,225 views

  50. Tests right before surgery?

    By anonemouse,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,514 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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