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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. Restless Leg Syndrome

    By mini_me,
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  2. Shake Recipes

    By sookemama,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,147 views

  3. Dr. Oz's New Book Seen on Oprah

    By Terrilen,
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    • 1,836 views

  4. Amusement Park Rides

    By mema,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,091 views

  5. Mush Food??? Liquids??

    By Hooghunt,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,613 views

  6. Insulin resistance

    By marsha,
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  7. HELP...I've hit a PLATEAU

    By health4life,
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  8. My surgeon is a big fat liar!

    By sleepyjean,
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  9. One word-TRAUMATIC! First fill-10 1/2 wks out

    By Brie_SDmamaofTwins,
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    • 1,371 views

  10. repost:were you sure you wanted surgery?

    By Kaydotrn,
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    • 896 views

  11. First Fill Today

    By HotButterFly,
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    • 931 views

  12. Made up my mind

    By MarvyMimi,
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    • 916 views

  13. Dont know if I should go back n remove fluid

    By rhya2k,
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    • 1,872 views

  14. Hot Date!

    By Bright,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,363 views

  15. Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Help! I'm A HUGE Failure!

    By bonniep,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,227 views

  16. My port....

    By kristilaw,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,898 views

  17. unfill- instant relief

    By piperbaby,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,455 views

  18. eating out and milkshakes

    By mrsovil,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,246 views

  19. Completely Unfilled

    By JosieK,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,095 views

  20. Rebanding tomorrow

    By joanieA,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,332 views

  21. Someone who hadn't seen me for a year....

    By Betsyjane,
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  22. Subtle, but telling, NSV

    By Alexandra,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,121 views

  23. Pre-op, not dieting and friends are "concerned". Help!

    By Constance,
    • 13 replies
    • 800 views

  24. Fresh Caught Seafood!!

    By xsentrick,
    • 13 replies
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  25. Carbonated beverages

    By slkesler,
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    • 1,208 views

  26. How much first fill?

    By kathm,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,244 views

  27. Need your opinions

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,200 views

  28. This is a hard and sad day for me

    By Iluvharleys,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,077 views

  29. self pay vs. insurance

    By FunnyDuddies,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,124 views

  30. Not Sure What's Wrong

    By wootsie73,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,674 views

  31. Weight stays off long after lap band surgery (study)

    By DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!,   
    • 13 replies
    • 1,209 views

  32. Feeling depressed and Lost... need some help.

    By VermilionKiss,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,259 views

  33. weight loss of self pay vs insured banders

    By icequeen813,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,006 views

  34. I Have an Appointment!

    By Mrs Sabre,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,290 views

  35. Depressed and needing support

    By Dody,
    • 13 replies
    • 859 views

  36. If you have some good thoughts to spare...

    By Parvathi,
    • 13 replies
    • 961 views

  37. Anyone banded 4+ yrs & starting from 0?

    By BandedDiva10,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,461 views

  38. Great News

    By ConnieA0278,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,416 views

  39. Tomorrow's The DAY!

    By Coo,
    • 13 replies
    • 808 views

  40. looking for fill doctor close to Yakima, Washington

    By mom8700,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,891 views

  41. Marijuana use with Lap Band

    By Nix,
    • 13 replies
    • 7,274 views

  42. Feeling discouraged...

    By Margo,
    • 13 replies
    • 875 views

  43. Fill after 2 years.

    By Binx125,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,821 views

  44. Do you ever feel the need to explain?

    By chichi,
    • 13 replies
    • 907 views

  45. Any protein suggestions besides shakes???

    By blahblahblah,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,601 views

  46. I'm so done with the Band...

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,145 views

  47. May 7th is my Band-day!

    By chrbrowning,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,005 views

  48. Losing weight but feeling fat?

    By Aphrodite1984,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,188 views

  49. alpo

    By Road Queen,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,310 views

  50. Help...

    By AndreaE,
    • 13 replies
    • 974 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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