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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. Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters

    By Band_Groupie,
    • 107 replies
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  2. Diet Pepsi/ carbonated drinks

    By Sapphirejewel,
    • 30 replies
    • 8,483 views

  3. My Lap Band Slipped

    By arthukd,
    • 19 replies
    • 8,463 views

  4. Ketones/bilirubin

    By Apples2,
    • 9 replies
    • 8,463 views

  5. July Chat For NJ

    By NJChick,
    • 143 replies
    • 8,454 views

  6. Dr.'s in Chicago?

    By La_madam,
    • 40 replies
    • 8,453 views

  7. Lap band removal/replace

    By Kerolin,
    • 4 replies
    • 8,448 views

  8. Any Connecticut Bandsters Out There?

    By wph74,
    • 60 replies
    • 8,442 views

  9. Any suggestions on Vitamins?

    By StacieS,
    • 36 replies
    • 8,441 views

  10. SEVERE INDIGESTION

    By MR P,
    • 12 replies
    • 8,439 views

  11. Do you need to lose those pounds you've gained?

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 89 replies
    • 8,436 views

  12. Twenties Chat

    By georgia girl,
    • 95 replies
    • 8,436 views

  13. January 27

    By Embrace,
    • 92 replies
    • 8,430 views

  14. How Do I Handle "Productive Burping"?

    By Mags,
    • 6 replies
    • 8,420 views

  15. Scary pics- stretched esophagus

    By mypov,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,416 views

  16. What is your height?

    By Paulax,
    • 137 replies
    • 8,406 views

  17. First Fill

    By lindata,
    • 148 replies
    • 8,396 views

  18. 2006 January Chat

    By SherryW,
    • 100 replies
    • 8,393 views

  19. My nightmare hospital experience this weekend

    By 80s_chick,
    • 60 replies
    • 8,376 views

  20. Can everyone PLEASE post

    By fatgirlinNY,
    • 67 replies
    • 8,371 views

  21. Pros and Cons

    By finallyhappy,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,367 views

  22. OMG! There's a dent in my stomach? Anyone else?

    By Anyalee,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,357 views

  23. The Sweetheart Goal!

    By hazeleyegrl1,
    • 136 replies
    • 8,356 views

  24. February Exercise Challenge

    By Frangipani,
    • 133 replies
    • 8,355 views

  25. How is your body reshaping?

    By mandyjo,
    • 30 replies
    • 8,333 views

  26. Charlottesville Area Lap Band Support Groups

    By agm1,
    • 63 replies
    • 8,332 views

  27. Are there any symptoms with pouch dilation?

    By midnightblue,
    • 17 replies
    • 8,321 views

  28. What Does An Ulcer Vs A Slip Feel Like?

    By marfar7,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,321 views

  29. Surgery Stories

    By lizzie_07,
    • 112 replies
    • 8,314 views

  30. Would I get the Band again?

    By Penni60,
    • 58 replies
    • 8,312 views

  31. Lunch Ideas Needed After Lap Band Surgery ?

    By JinTx,
    • 17 replies
    • 8,311 views

  32. calling on my tens/fellow bandsters for support. join me! i'm getting back on track

    By bandster_1007,
    • 98 replies
    • 8,305 views

  33. Jazzy Junes 2008...What do you do? Where are you from?

    By Apples2,
    • 128 replies
    • 8,292 views

  34. Have you told people in OA/FAA about your band? feedback?

    By morningoasis811,
    • 24 replies
    • 8,285 views

  35. Fill Doctor in Edmonton Alberta?

    By Dana-K,
    • 12 replies
    • 8,281 views

  36. Optifasters

    By Gaffer,
    • 156 replies
    • 8,273 views

  37. Lap Band Removal - how did you feel?

    By poppystummy,
    • 1 reply
    • 8,270 views

  38. June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?

    By LessLee,
    • 120 replies
    • 8,264 views

  39. Coffee After Lap Band Surgery?

    By brendap,
    • 15 replies
    • 8,257 views

  40. Anyone from Tri Cities WA

    By DebHawk42,
    • 20 replies
    • 8,248 views

  41. Weekend Weight Loss

    By Telly,
    • 161 replies
    • 8,248 views

  42. Dates only

    By Sissyh1006,
    • 116 replies
    • 8,248 views

  43. BCBS of Alabama - My Journey

    By andyisbanned,
    • 3 replies
    • 8,241 views

  44. Any gay guys been banded

    By nckburton,
    • 26 replies
    • 8,233 views

  45. Banded Celebrities

    By LiseSeattle,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,233 views

  46. From 433 to 187 pounds - I'm less than half the woman I used to be!

    By SkinnyKathy,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,231 views

  47. PS Pictures

    By Parvathi,
    • 78 replies
    • 8,226 views

  48. Whats the biggest weight loss myth you have ever heard?

    By She Smiles,
    • 106 replies
    • 8,216 views

  49. March 3rd - Anyone Else?

    By whimsy,
    • 118 replies
    • 8,213 views

  50. Fill Doctors In Phoenix, Az.

    By COUSINJACK,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,205 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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